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'Not a single Arunachali supports China's claim'

February 01, 2008 14:39 IST
Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Tapir Gao from Arunachal east constituency discussed China's claims on Arunachal Pradesh, the development in the state and other issues during a chat with rediff.com readers on Thursday. Following is the transcipt:

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gfjhjh asked, Why not surrender AP to China?
Tapir Gao,MP from Arunachal II answers,  at 2008-01-31 16:51:20AP cannot be surrendered to China because ,since Time Immemorial, AP territory hasn't any relation with China in trade and commerce and in culturally .AP was self governed by traditional village heads, which is still maintained in some of the districts and AP has no any common language with China.More affinity of AP is towards India culturally and mythologically.
red asked, people in noetheastern states are having a better developed social condition than u.p and bhihar,so govt should help them out first
Tapir Gao,MP from Arunachal II answers, People in the Northeast are having better social conditions in aspects of life.Northeastern people require is infrastructural development like medical fascilities,education,road and transport ,railway,airports,waterways and border trade with neighbouring countries of South-Asia.
biku asked, indian govt has done nothing for arunachal pradesh and still india is claiming that arunchal pradesh is a part of india.
Tapir Gao,MP from Arunachal II answers, India is not claiming Arunachal Pradesh,AP is an integral part of India.Rome was not built in a day.The development will reach AP ona day very soon because we are in 21st century ...modern technology is reaching AP the same way!!
wishrun asked, AP is part united india and there should be not any to other countries. should not try to test our integrity. this is very clear message to China..we are united
Tapir Gao,MP from Arunachal II answers, Yes!! Hundred percent correct.Inspite of repeated claims vy China, not even a single Arunachalee supported their claim.It is a clear message to China.
gfjhjh asked, How is the RSS work going on in Arunachal
Tapir Gao,MP from Arunachal II answers, After 1962 war,RSS is the organisation that reached first AP to impart moral boost of nationality to war ridden citizens.RSS is not a communal organisation, they are imparting nationalism.Today in the feild of education,health and social developments; the RSS has covered the entire state of Arunachal Pradesh especially in the tribal social identity preservations.
eureka asked, Sir, India should do infrastructure development in Arunachal Pradesh and foster economic development. What are the key industries do you think holds potential in Arunachanl Pradesh.
Tapir Gao,MP from Arunachal II answers, Arunachal Pradesh has the potential of producing 76000MW OF Hydro power ,horticulture,agriculture band medicinal plants and 0rchids,tourism etc.What AP needs is infrastructural developmant.
fabreens asked, Mr. Gao, it's very surprising to hear you say that India is NOT claiming AP is an integral part of India. So is AP considered disputed territory?? Is it not part of India's map?
Tapir Gao,MP from Arunachal II answers, There is absolutely no dispute about AP, infact is an integral part of India which is I believe proved in the map!!
BHARI asked, HI COULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHY HINDI IS NOT AS THE SUBJECT LANGUAGE IN THE SHOOLS AND COLLEGES.....BECAUSE MOST OF MY NORTH EASY FRIEND TOLD ME THAT WE DOESN'T GIVE IMPORTANCE TO HINDI........IF WE ALL ARE INDIAN THEN WHY WE ARE IGNORING HINDI..
Tapir Gao,MP from Arunachal II answers, Hindi haamaai raashtriya bhaasha hai.Hum Hindutan ke saacha naagrik hai!! You are most welcomed to northeastrn states ,esp AP where innocent citizens of Chinese border can speak hindi.JAI HIND!!
FromDubai asked, Dear Sir, I know Ap is a part of india,Do the state pepole love China, Or mean to say they want to merge with china
Tapir Gao,MP from Arunachal II answers, dEFINATELY NOT !! yOU ARE GETTING ME WRONG!!
adfad asked, Can we visit to Arunachal
Pradesh during summer holidays ? There wont be any problem right. How good is the tourism industry in AP ?
Tapir Gao,MP from Arunachal II answers, yOU ARE MOST WELCOME!! tOURISM INDUSTRY IS FLOURISHING WELL IN ap..vISIT IN WINTER..
Guru Prasad asked, How India convince China that AP is inseperable part of India
Tapir Gao,MP from Arunachal II answers, How can you convince that one of your leg as a part of your body? Likewise,why can't we convince China that AP is a part of India????
abhishek asked,  Hello Tapir, Which is major religion being followed in Arunachal Pradesh and how serious is the probelm of Bangladeshi migrants in your state and what are you doing as a MP to deal with it?
Tapir Gao,MP from Arunachal II answers, Abhishek,Donyi-Poloism ,Buddhism,Christianity and Hinduism.Regarding Bangladeshis it is a great threat not only to the north east but for the nation.As an MP,I roar like a lion against the Banladeshi issue where UPA Govt. is keeping mum!!
PRABHAKARAN asked, WHY IS THAT IN INDIA WE ARE LIKE THIS ONLY? MOST PEOPLE DON'T VALUE TIME. I FOR ONE DON'T VALUE ANYONE WHO DOESN'T VALUE OTHERS' TIME. SO MR. MP GOOD LUCK TO YOU. GOOD BYE.
Tapir Gao,MP from Arunachal II answers, My internet connecdtion was not working at home so I took some time.Forgiveness id the culture of the country!!
dfdf asked,  I was told by someone from Arunachal that when you make an ISD call from Tawang, the callee abroad can see the Lhasa region code and not India's code (91) followed by the STD code of the Tawang district on his Caller ID screen. Is it true?
Tapir Gao,MP from Arunachal II answers, No, it might be an error or a trick played by the Chinese intelligence agencies to enhance their claim on AP.
MaoTseTung asked, Ye ap mujhe de de india.....
Tapir Gao,MP from Arunachal II answers, First you generate political will to libertate Tibet after that you think about INDIA!!!
fix asked,  Hi Mr. Tapir, You are going to win many people out here. You seems veru humble, knowledgeable and polite. Great. I am happy to see that you are using internet, many of your friends must not be knowing about it. Pls come more often.
Tapir Gao,MP from Arunachal II answers, THANK YOU. Cheers with IT !!
ajat asked, Sir which are the places to visit in AP and what can we book accomodation before we arrive in AP
Tapir Gao,MP from Arunachal II answers, contact Aunachal Bhawan,New Delhi, Kautilya Marg.Conact number:011-23013915
DAMBUK asked, As MP from AP, what step you have taken to punish those people responsible for closure of COOP bank of Arunachal Pradesh ?
Tapir Gao,MP from Arunachal II answers, Please ..This is a matter of state Govt. concern.But as a MP,I took up this matter with finance minister GOI for RBI intervention.
DAMBUK asked, Hi Tapir, why is so that in Arunachal there is no opposition MLA, every time govt change all MLAs join ruling party
Tapir Gao,MP from Arunachal II answers, You are true, but time has come we have to establish ideologically committed leaders and party in AP, not only in Dambuk..!!
Balu asked,  Sir, please use the Visit of PM and make him a responisble PM. There are every chances he could be weak as he is supported by Communists and other regional parties.
Tapir Gao,MP from Arunachal II answers, PM's visit to AP is a gift to the people of AP.Our expectations are very high in the field of development for AP and bringing peace in AP.As a PM of India,all we need is his bold statement on Chinese claim on AP, particularly after his visit to China.
Suren asked,  Hi Tapir, what the people of Tawang feel about China's intrusion and demand?
Tapir Gao,MP from Arunachal II answers, The people of Tawang are not feeling insecured even though China claimed.They are guarding the border without arms and ammunitions with high morale as Indians!!!JAI HIND!! JAI AP!!
Tapir Gao,MP from Arunachal II says, i AM SORRY THAT WE BEGAN LATE BECAUSE OF THE SERVER PROBLEM. hOPPE TO MEET YOU AGAIN. tHANKS AND BYE.