CM Sarma said that the statement was offensive and strongly condemnable. The recent comment has sparked reactions from several people, highlighting the importance of exploring alternative road routes connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
Digital Desk: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday strongly condemned the statement made by the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, who claimed that Bangladesh is the 'only guardian' of the Indian Ocean for the region, as the seven northeastern Indian states are 'landlocked'.
CM Sarma said that the statement was offensive and strongly condemnable. The recent comment has sparked reactions from several people, highlighting the importance of exploring alternative road routes connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
Criticising the statement, Assam CM Sarma posted on X, "The statement made by Md Younis of Bangladesh so-called interim Government referring to the seven sister states of Northeast India as landlocked and positioning Bangladesh as their guardian of ocean access is offensive and strongly condemnable. This remark underscores the persistent vulnerability narrative associated with India's strategic "Chicken's Neck" corridor. Historically, even internal elements within India have dangerously suggested severing this critical passageway to isolate the Northeast from the mainland physically."
During his four-day visit to China, Yunus made the remark on Northeast. In a viral video,Yunus encouraged China to establish an economic base in Bangladesh.
In the video, Yunus said, "Seven states of India, the eastern part of India, called seven sisters... they are landlocked country, landlocked region of India. They have no way to reach out to the ocean."
He added, "We are the only guardian of the ocean for all this region. So this opens up a huge possibility. So this could be an extension of the Chinese economy."
Muhammad Yunus made the statement during his recent four-day visit to China.
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