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To a question, Krishna said "there is no time frame"
for resolution of the boundary issue with China and that the
Special Representatives know what they are doing.

"I would like to assert that India-China border is one
of the most peaceful and tranquil borders," he maintained.
Krishna said even if incursions by Chinese troops occur
when the Indian authorities are not aware, these are addressed
at ground level.
On the Dalai Lama, he reiterated that the Tibetan
spiritual leader is a "guest" and free to go wherever he wants
within the country.
"The only restriction we have put on Dalai Lama is that
he should not indulge in political activities or indulge in
boundary-related questions," Krishna said.
The proposed visit of the Dalai Lama to India's
northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh next month recently
triggered a war of words between India and China. Beijing
voiced its objection to the visit but New Delhi said no curbs
would be put on his movements.
Krishna also cleared the air over a recent media report
that China was building a dam on Brahmaputra river, saying no
such activity was taking place.
"We made verifications with respect to suspected dam
building on Brahmputra river by China. It has been conveyed to
us by our experts that no such thing is happening," he said.
In the wake of the report, India had voiced its
objection, saying it would divert water and cause submergence
downstream in North Eastern states. (MORE) PTI AKK
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