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    NEW DELHI: Expressing surprise over China objecting to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh, Vice-Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal P.K. Barbora said it was timed to coincide with elections in the State. "Early this year, President Pratibha Patil, who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, visited Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, and China had no objections. Why should they protest when the Prime Minister visits now?" Air Marshal Barbora said here at a news conference. Full Article at The Hindu
    Early this year, President Pratibha Patil, who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, visited Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, and China had no objections. Why should they protest when the Prime Minister visits now?
    SOURCE: The Hindu 1 month ago

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