Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday took a tough stance on the strategically important Siliguri Corridor, saying it is India’s land and no one should try to threaten or tamper with it. He clearly said that any kind of criticism or statements on this area related to the security of the country will not be tolerated.
Strict warning regarding ‘chicken neck’
Siliguri Corridor is commonly called ‘Chicken Neck’. Speaking on this issue, Amit Shah said that some people in Delhi had raised slogans that they would cut off this ‘chicken neck’. He bluntly said that this is India’s land and no one can touch it.
Statement addressing BJP workers
Amit Shah was addressing a meeting of Bharatiya Janata Party workers in Siliguri. During this he said, ‘Hey brother, how will you cut it? Is this your father’s land? This is India’s land. The workers present in the meeting expressed their strong support for his statement.
Mention of Delhi Police action
The Union Home Minister said that Delhi Police had taken action against those who raised such slogans and arrested them. He said that the law took its course and such elements were sent to jail.
Accusations against ‘India’ alliance
Amit Shah alleged that the leaders of the opposition ‘India’ alliance tried to free the arrested people. He claimed that the alliance MPs even approached the Supreme Court to advocate on his behalf, but the court rejected the bail plea.
What is Siliguri corridor?
Siliguri Corridor, known as ‘Chicken Neck’, is located in the northern part of West Bengal. It is a narrow area about 20 to 22 kilometers wide and about 60 kilometers long, which connects the mainland of India with the north-eastern states. From security and strategic point of view, it is considered a very sensitive and important area of ​​the country.
