I believe the argument was that it was gifted under duress.

Then why did they say very recently that it was not taken or stolen? They aren’t under duress anymore. They could just have easily said that it was gifted under duress and asked for it back.

It's a nation of over a billion people. The "they" you speak of doesn't speak for everyone.

Which "they" asked for it back? Do they speak for everyone in doing so?

Yes, they all want it back.

So they speak for everyone only when they agree with you?

"gifted under duress" implies that it was taken forcibly