Imphal: Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said on Tuesday that Bangladesh government’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus must exercise restraint and commenting on a country like India could be counter-productive. “It is apparent that Muhammad Yunus and his interim government in Bangladesh are attempting to frame the northeast as a strategic pawn to serve their geopolitical ambitions,” Singh wrote on ‘X’.
He further added that such provocative and irresponsible statements are unbecoming of a leader. “I condemn his remarks in the strongest possible terms. Let it be made absolutely clear, India’s unity and territorial integrity are non-negotiable and cannot be challenged by anyone. Muhammad Yunus must exercise restraint. Making reckless comments about a nation like India is not only unwise but can also lead to consequences he may come to regret,” he claimed.
Calling his country the ‘only guardian of the ocean’ in the region, Yunus urged China to extend its economic influence to his country.
“India’s northeastern states, being landlocked, could prove to be an opportunity,” Yunus said.
During his four-day visit to China, Yunus advocated for closer economic ties with that country (China).
Bangladesh government’s Chief Adviser pointed out that India’s northeastern states, collectively called the ‘Seven Sisters’, lack direct access to the sea.
He suggested that this situation presents a major opportunity, as the region could serve as an extension of the Chinese economy. He proposed that China’s engagement could extend to India’s seven northeastern states, emphasising that they are landlocked and could benefit from access through Bangladesh. (IANS)
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