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UN-backed proposed world map must depict J-K, Ladakh as per India's official map: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has asserted that any UN-backed proposed world map must depict the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in accordance with India's official map. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that inaccurate or misleading depictions of India's sovereign territory are unacceptable. This reinforces India's consistent position on territorial integrity following the 2019 reorganization of J&K. The statement is significant for exams as it reflects India's diplomatic stance on cartographic representation and sovereignty issues in international forums.
Exam-ready takeaways
- MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the statement on territorial depiction
- India demands UN-backed world maps show Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh as per India's official map
- Statement follows 2019 reorganization of J&K into two Union Territories
- India terms any inaccurate or misleading depiction of sovereign territory as unacceptable
- Reflects India's consistent diplomatic position on territorial integrity in international forums
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