Shillong, June 4 -- Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu on Thursday dismissed Beijing's territorial claims over the state, characterising them as "nothing new" and asserting that the state remains entirely unfazed by such rhetoric.

During a visit to Shillong, Khandu emphasised that the people of Arunachal Pradesh "do not take these kinds of claims seriously". Khandu characterised China's frequent attempts to rename regions in Arunachal Pradesh as a "habit" that holds no real significance.

"This is not a new thing for us and we don't give a damn to these kinds of claims. We don't take it seriously," he said.

Addressing concerns regarding border security, the Chief Minister clarified a fundamental geographical distinction. "It is very secur...