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'Might As Well Split Bangladesh...': Northeast Leaders Slam Dhaka Remark

  • Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma condemned Muhammad Yunus's statement about Northeast India's landlocked status and called it offensive and condemnable.
  • Sarma argued for better transport networks to connect Northeast India with the rest of India, including alternative routes bypassing the Chicken Neck corridor.
  • Yunus described Bangladesh as the 'only guardian' for Northeast India's ocean access, raising concerns about their strategic vulnerability.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed India's commitment to partnership with Bangladesh amidst strained diplomatic relations since August's government ousting.
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‘Offensive’: Himanta Sarma criticises remarks by Bangladesh’s Yunus on North East India

The Bangladeshi leader’s comments ‘reflect deeper strategic considerations and longstanding agendas’, said the Assam chief minister.

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Himanta Sarma slams Bangladesh’s Yunus’ remark on Northeast India, pushes for measures to ‘bypass Chicken’s Neck’

Among the measures suggested by the Assam CM are exploring alternative rail and road routes connecting the Northeast to mainland India.

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Might as well break up Bangladesh: Northeast leaders bash Yunus pitch to China

In response, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma labelled Muhammad Yunus's statement as "offensive and strongly condemnable”, while Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Manikya called on the Centre to adopt a more aggressive stance.

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'Might As Well Split Bangladesh...': Northeast Leaders Slam Dhaka Remark

The remarks by Muhammad Yunus, the Bangladesh interim government's chief advisor, on the Northeastern states have drawn sharp reactions in India. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has described the remarks as "offensive"

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Hek slams Yunus for comments against NE states - Meghalaya Monitor

Shillong, April 2: Cabinet minister AL Hek has criticised Bangladesh interim government’s chief advisor Muhammad Yunus for belittling  the Northeastern states. During his visit to China and inviting investors Yunus had said, “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. Bangladesh is the guardian of the ocean for the region. …

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Hek supports demand for smaller states in North East

Shillong, April 2: BJP leader and cabinet minister AL Hek has backed the idea of smaller states in the north-eastern region, saying there is nothing wrong with the demand. “Garo also wants Garoland and Khasis also wants Khasiland so what is wrong to ask for a small state. Is there anything wrong to ask for small state? There is no problem at all,” Hek told reporters. His response comes in the backdrop of war of words between former Manipur Chief…

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NDTV broke the news in New Delhi, India on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
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