Arunachal Pradesh Rajya Sabha MP Tai Tagak has denied having any confirmed information of a Chinese incursion into Taksing in Upper Subansiri district, while cautioning that the possibility of such an incident cannot be completely ruled out because of the difficult terrain and large stretches of uninhabited land along the border.
Tagak made the remarks during his visit to Ziro in Lower Subansiri district on September 16, where he reviewed local development issues and interacted with residents and youth organisations. Taksing is one of the remote frontier areas of Arunachal Pradesh adjoining China. According to Tagak, there is currently no confirmed information to establish that Chinese forces have entered Indian territory, but the geographical conditions and the presence of vast stretches described as “No Man’s Land” make continued vigilance important.
The issue comes amid conflicting claims over alleged Chinese activity in the Taksing region. While Tagak referred to the absence of confirmed information, local organisations and political groups have raised concerns about reported activity in parts of the frontier area. The Save Taksing Save Arunachal Movement Committee has disputed official denials and claimed that representatives of local communities and political parties had visited several locations and reported alleged intrusions and construction activity. These claims remain disputed.
During his Ziro visit, Tagak also focused on tourism and community-led development initiatives. He visited the Cosmos Flower Garden at Bulla village and appreciated the efforts of local residents to preserve seasonal flowers and promote the area as a tourist attraction. He said the garden could potentially be declared a state asset by the Arunachal Pradesh government and indicated that he would raise the matter through appropriate parliamentary forums.
The Cosmos Flower Garden has emerged as a seasonal attraction in the Ziro Valley, where fields and village areas are covered with pink, magenta and white flowers. The flowers are locally known as “Samang Phool” and are also referred to as the “I Love You flower”. Tagak said such community-led initiatives could contribute to the growth of tourism in the region.
The MP also visited Ranii Flower Garden, managed by the Flower Plantation Society, Ziro, and praised its efforts to promote flower cultivation, tourism and local economic opportunities.
