SIKKIM SALVO ON DOKLAM
With Xi firmly positioned and the Modi magic fading it is time to take a
realistic look at the Doklam issue.
Sikkim, now a part of India, became a British Protectorate in 1890. Till early 20th century the Sikkim King (Chogyal) had his Palace in Chumbi Valley, which was then a part of Sikkim.
Sikkim, now a part of India, became a British Protectorate in 1890. Till early 20th century the Sikkim King (Chogyal) had his Palace in Chumbi Valley, which was then a part of Sikkim.
The 'gifting' of Darjeeling to British India in 1835, led to the annexation of Darjeeling (then a part of Sikkim) in 1860. Britain virtually took over Sikkim after annexing Darjeeling.
The 1890 Convention between China and Britain
ignored the two other stakeholders, Tibet and Sikkim.
Today, only China and India are busy debating over Doklam, where yaks once grazed. Sikkim, Tibet and Bhutan must have their say.
The two giants of Asia must note that “Security depends on people, not territory.”
Today, only China and India are busy debating over Doklam, where yaks once grazed. Sikkim, Tibet and Bhutan must have their say.
The two giants of Asia must note that “Security depends on people, not territory.”
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