ITANAGAR, 13 Aug: A delegation of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) set out from the union's headquarters at NEFA Club here on Thursday morning, beginning a march to border village Taksing in Upper Subansiri district, under the banner 'Taksing Chalo, Bharat Bachao'.

AAPSU president Meje Taku flagged off the delegation, which is being led by AAPSU general secretary Mato Bui.

Flagging off the team, Taku asserted that the youth and people of Arunachal will never succumb to China's "expansionist tactics."

"Arunachal Pradesh was, is, and will forever remain an integral and unalienable part of India," Taku said. "The student community and the citizens of this state strongly condemn these repeated, illegal Chinese intrusions on our sacred soil. Let it be known to Beijing that we will not sit idly by, nor will we stay calm while our borders are threatened. We will fight to ensure that not a single inch of our land is handed over to Chinese forces."

The mission comes amid growing concern over the security situation along the frontier in Taksing, following repeated claims and reports from local residents of alleged intrusions and activities by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) in the area.

Emphasising the core philosophy behind the 'Taksing Chalo' mandate, the AAPSU president called upon the central government to heavily fortify frontier infrastructure, while reminding citizens of their civic duties.

"Our borders are not just lines on a map; they are our collective responsibility. Protecting them is the ultimate expression of our nationalism. Our frontier citizens are the vanguard of the nation, living under constant threat, yet standing tall for Mother India. Through this yatra, the AAPSU is sending a clear message: the youth of Arunachal stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our border communities and our brave armed forces. We will march, we will resist, and we will keep the tricolour flying high on the frontier," Taku added.

Taku on Thursday also issued an extraordinary notification, directing all community-based organisations, its federal units, student bodies, and citizens, particularly those in Upper Subansiri district, to extend full cooperation and take part in the programme.

The AAPSU president in his notification said the concerns repeatedly raised by residents of the remote border villages deserve urgent attention from both the Government of India and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, adding that the safety, security, and welfare of border inhabitants must remain a national priority.

During the visit, the AAPSU team is scheduled to host a series of interactive meetings with local village heads, youth groups, and community-based organisations to document grievances.

The union also intends to compile a comprehensive ground assessment report to submit to both the Government of India and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, demanding immediate intervention, enhanced security deployment, and accelerated developmental initiatives in far-flung border villages.

The march is timed to conclude on 15 August, Independence Day, when the team will hoist the national flag in Taksing in a gesture the union has described as a reaffirmation of the commitment of the people of Arunachal to safeguarding the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty.