Assam CM condemns Bangladesh Advisor’s “Guardian” remark, urges stronger Northeast connectivity

By  News On Air   Apr 01, 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly condemned the statement made by Bangladesh’s interim government Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, referring to the Seven Sister states of Northeast India as landlocked and positioning Bangladesh as their guardian of ocean access. He termed the remark as offensive and unacceptable.

The Chief Minister emphasized the need to develop a more robust railway and road network both underneath and around the Chicken’s Neck corridor. He also highlighted the importance of exploring alternative road routes connecting the Northeast to mainland India, effectively bypassing the Chicken’s Neck.