Impact of 1962 War:

♤ The resources for the economic development and third five year plan were diverted for defence and India faced very difficult situation.

♤ In August 1963, Nehru faced had to no confidence motion in Loksabha.

♤ It induced a sense of national humiliation and dented India's image at home and abroad.

♤ Nehru was severely criticised for his naive assessment of the Chinese intentions and the lack of military preparedness.

♤ Relations between the nations remained cold till 1976. Normal relations resumed in 1976, and later the then Foreign minister A.B. Vajpayee was the first top level leader who visited China in 1979.