The Galwan clash on June 15, 2020, resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers, including Colonel Santosh Babu, as they resisted an attempt by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to encroach on Indian territory in East Ladakh. Unspecified numbers of Chinese soldiers also perished in the skirmish.

The recent attempts to rename Indian places in Arunachal are designed to rattle India and a clear sign that any meaningful dialogue or progress on the long standing issues between India and China is highly unlikely.

"I believe that, when it comes to the armed forces, the most significant challenges are external. And they are of serious significance. However, external challenges may also unify a nation. "We've seen it in Kargil and Galwan," General Chauhan added.

The India-China relations have been strained since May 2020 when the People's Liberation Army (PLA) amassed troops in eastern Ladakh, leading to a deadly clash in the Galwan Valley in June 2020.