<h1>Territorial aggression questioned as government reconciliation with China may de facto legitimise incursions and undermine national interests.</h1> Political criticism alleges the government's reconciliation with China risks de facto legitimising territorial aggression after the 2020 eastern Ladakh clashes, despite the Army Chief's demand to restore the status quo. The commentary also highlights concerns about a Chinese hydropower project affecting the Northeast and the impact of uncontrolled Chinese imports on MSMEs, framing diplomatic engagement as carrying security, infrastructure and trade consequences.