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I’m aware that China claims Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of its territory as part of Ngari, Shannan and Nyingchi Prefectures. But however ridiculous that claim might be, I’m sure India hasn’t given up its territory yet. I see no reason why China would route its torch relay through this allegedly disputed territory other than trying to legitimize its claim. The fact that they are carrying the torch through Lhasa is insult enough to Tibetans. My knowledge of the region’s background is a bit fuzzy but I’m sure China stands on thin ice regards this claim and digs it up often during unrelated negotiations. Unfortunately, our wussy government hasn’t managed to rubbish this claim into obsolescence yet.
Also, I’m not sure if this is in fact an error on part of Google and if the torch relay doesn’t really pass through Arunachal Pradesh and just shows up so due to mapping error. But what’s with the dotted line a la Kashmir on the Arunachal border? And if it does pass through Arunachal Pradesh, why isn’t India protesting this unless they have already given up. I hope the media doesn’t let this slip by. Let me know if you have better information on this matter.
by Patrix | on Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 at 6:16 pm | 
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April 9th, 2008 at 11:55 pm reply
This website seems to indicate the place to be within china, but its a wiki, so who knows…
http://www.geonames.org/1280019/shannan-diqu.html
And yes, a blogger caught google maps placing new delhi in central india, so I guess its most likely googles fault.
http://antisatanic.blogspot.com/2008/04/olympic-torch-relay-route-map.html
I’m waiting so see if google responds to my complaint.
April 10th, 2008 at 12:49 pm reply
Regarding the “vote” is there another “(meta)vote widget” that lets me vote “thumbs down (or up)” on the first “vote” option? ;) :D
April 10th, 2008 at 2:07 pm reply
Prashanth, I’ve informed the folks higher up regarding your observations :) Will let you know when I hear back.
Amit, unfortunately my blog is not Digg for meta-voting but that doesn’t keep the weirdos like commenters on Digg or Rediff away :)