India protests China's creation of new counties in Hotan prefecture

India has protested China's announcement of two new counties in Hotan prefecture, asserting that this move does not change India's claim to the territory. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that India does not recognize China's occupation. The Indian government emphasized that the creation of these counties will not legitimize China's control over the area. The spokesperson reiterated India's consistent position on sovereignty. Additionally, India is monitoring the sentencing of Nimisha Priya in Yemen and has expressed concern over the denial of bail for Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh, calling for fair trials.