India's Northeast on High Alert: Bangladesh Leader's Threats Spark Nuclear Warning from Assam CM

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In a sharp response to recent remarks by a senior Bangladesh leader, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a stern warning, stating that any attempt to separate India's northeast region from the country would be futile due to its status as a nuclear nation and the fourth largest economy in the world. According to Sarma, discussions about separating the northeast from India have been ongoing in Bangladesh for the past year. However, he emphasized that India's geographical and economic strength makes such a move impossible. He also expressed disappointment with Bangladesh's 'bad mindset' and urged his country not to provide excessive support to the neighboring nation. The comments from Sarma come in response to a statement made by Hasnat Abdullah, a senior leader of Bangladesh's National Citizen Party. Abdullah suggested that Dhaka should isolate India's northeastern states if New Delhi tries to destabilize Bangladesh. He also claimed that the region is 'geographically vulnerable' due to its reliance on the narrow Siliguri Corridor, also known as the 'chicken's neck.' In a previous warning, Sarma highlighted the vulnerability of Bangladesh's own 'chicken necks,' which are narrow strips of land that connect the country's Rangpur division and economic capital to the rest of the nation. He emphasized that Bangladesh has two such strips, making them more vulnerable than India's Siliguri Corridor. Sarma's remarks have sparked concerns about the escalating tensions between India and Bangladesh, with both nations engaging in a war of words over the sensitive issue of the northeast region. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how these developments will impact the already fragile relationship between the two nations.