Muhammad Yunus Dancing to China & ISI’s Tunes? Himanta Biswa Sarma Exposes His Statement on India’s 'Seven Sisters'

Himanta Biswa Sarma: A recent meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Muhammad Yunus, the interim government chief of Bangladesh, has triggered major concerns. During this discussion, Yunus made a statement that has sparked outrage and raised several questions. His mention of India’s northeastern states, known as the 'Seven Sisters,' has left many wondering if his actions are being influenced by China and Pakistan’s intelligence agency, ISI. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has been vocal in his response, highlighting the strategic implications of Yunus’ remarks.

Himanta Biswa Sarma Condemns Muhammad Yunus’ Statement on India’s Seven Sisters

Himanta Biswa Sarma was quick to respond to Muhammad Yunus’ controversial statement. In a strongly worded social media post, Sarma expressed his dismay, calling Yunus’ remarks 'offensive and strongly condemnable.' 

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma tweets "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… pic.twitter.com/MK3VzqgPm3

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Yunus had described India’s northeastern states, the Seven Sisters, as landlocked and proposed that Bangladesh could be their gateway to the sea. This statement raised alarms about the future security of India’s northeastern region, especially the critical "Chicken’s Neck" corridor, which connects the northeast with the rest of India. Sarma noted that such comments echoed dangerous historical suggestions of separating the northeast from the mainland, a move that would have dire consequences.

The Strategic Importance of the ‘Chicken’s Neck’ Corridor

The ‘Chicken’s Neck’ corridor, a narrow strip of land that connects India’s northeastern states to the rest of the country, is of immense strategic importance. In the wake of Muhammad Yunus’ provocative statements, Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the vulnerability of this corridor. Sarma suggested that any attempt to target this narrow land bridge would have severe repercussions on India’s national security. To address this concern, he called for the development of a stronger infrastructure network, including roads and railways, to safeguard the region from external threats. Although Sarma acknowledged the complexity of such a project, he emphasised the importance of innovation and determination to protect India’s borders.

Is Muhammad Yunus Aligning with China and ISI’s Agenda?

The timing and context of Muhammad Yunus’ remarks have raised suspicions about his motivations. Yunus’ visit to China, followed by his comments on India’s northeastern states, has led many to question whether he is being influenced by China and the ISI. His mention of the Seven Sisters, a sensitive topic for India, immediately triggered concerns about potential foreign interference in the region. Furthermore, reports of growing ties between Bangladesh and Pakistan’s ISI, coupled with rising attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, have only fueled these suspicions.