India not to budge from its stand of LAC being non-negotiable with China

India will continue to strongly press its demand for China to withdraw its troops and restore status quo ante along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, though it remains prepared for the long haul in the high-altitude region. With China adopting a rigid stand in its design to forcibly push the LAC westwards, the military confrontation is into its fourth month now. India, too, has militarily adopted a hardline position.