June 15, 2023 marks the third anniversary of the Galwan Valley clash, a deadly skirmish between Indian and Chinese troops that took place on June 15, 2020. The clash resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers and an unknown number of Chinese soldiers. The clash was the culmination of months of tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the de facto border between India and China in the Himalayas. In April 2020, Chinese troops began to build a road in the Galwan Valley, a disputed area in Ladakh. Indian troops responded by blocking the road construction, and the two sides soon engaged in a series of standoffs. The situation escalated on June 15, when Chinese troops attacked an Indian patrol in the Galwan Valley. The Indian soldiers fought back, but they were outnumbered. In the end, 20 Indian soldiers were killed and dozens more were injured. The Galwan Valley clash was a major turning point in India-China relations. It led to a significant increase in military tensions between the two countries, and it also strained diplomatic ties. In the months since the clash, India and China have held several rounds of talks, but they have been unable to reach a resolution to the dispute. The Galwan Valley clash is a reminder of the continued threat posed by China to India's security. It is also a reminder of the sacrifices made by the Indian soldiers who died defending their country. On this third anniversary, India pays tribute to the martyrs of Galwan Valley. In the aftermath of the clash, the union government has taken a number of steps to bolster the defences along the LAC. The Indian Army has increased its troop strength in the region, and it has also deployed new weapons and equipment. India has also strengthened its ties with other countries in the region, such as the United States and Japan. India is determined to prevent a repeat of the Galwan Valley clash. The Indian government has made it clear that it will not tolerate any further Chinese aggression along the LAC. India is also committed to finding a peaceful solution to the border dispute with China. However, India is prepared to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity at all costs. The Galwan Valley clash is a reminder of the importance of peace and cooperation between India and China. The two countries share a long and complex history, and they have a common interest in maintaining peace and stability in the region. India hopes that China will work with it to resolve the border dispute peacefully.