Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma condemned remarks by Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus, who called Northeast India ‘landlocked’ during a visit to China. Sarma asserted these comments indicated serious strategic intent and urged development of infrastructure to secure the region. Yunus suggested Bangladesh as a gateway to the ocean for Northeast states, stirring significant geopolitical discourse.

Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam, has expressed strong condemnation of remarks made by Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus regarding Northeast India. During a recent visit to China, Yunus described the seven Northeast Indian states as “landlocked” and positioned Bangladesh as their “guardian” of ocean access. Sarma characterized Yunus’s statements as offensive and emphasized that they reflect serious strategic implications and historical agendas.

In the course of his remarks, Yunus suggested that Bangladesh could serve as a gateway to the oceans for the region, encouraging China to establish an economic base there. He stated, “The seven states of India, the eastern part of India, are called the seven sisters. They are a landlocked region of India. They have no way to reach out to the ocean.” This sentiment raises serious concerns according to Sarma.

Sarma noted that Yunus’s comments contribute to a narrative of vulnerability surrounding the strategic “Chicken’s Neck” corridor, which connects the northeastern states to the rest of India. He urged the necessity of developing robust transportation networks around and beneath this passage to safeguard the interests of Northeast India.

Furthermore, Sarma called for a reconsideration of infrastructural strategies, specifically advocating for the exploration of alternative road routes that bypass the Chicken’s Neck. Despite the engineering challenges involved, he stated that such initiatives are achievable through resolve and innovation. He reiterated that Yunus’s statements should not be underestimated as they encapsulate broader strategic implications.

The comments from Bangladeshi adviser Muhammad Yunus have sparked significant concern and condemnation from Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, emphasizing the need to address strategic vulnerabilities of Northeast India. Sarma advocates for infrastructural developments and alternative routes to enhance connectivity and counter regional isolation. These developments are deemed critical in light of Yunus’s remarks, which reflect deeper geopolitical interests.

Original Source: news.abplive.com

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