BJP’s Saumitra Khan Warns About Mamata Banerjee’s Plans for Siliguri Corridor
New Delhi, India, August 29: BJP MP and West Bengal BJP Vice President Saumitra Khan has made a significant allegation against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Khan claimed that if Banerjee comes to power again in 2026, she might block the ‘Siliguri’s Chicken Neck Corridor,’ which connects the north-eastern states to the rest of India.
Khan expressed his concerns, stating, “I live in West Bengal and I fear that Mamata Banerjee will close the path to North East India by shutting down the (Chickens’) neck of India in the Siliguri portion by 2026 if the Government of India does not pay attention to it. She can do anything for politics. She will accommodate terrorists and criminals there for her politics. The Courts and the Indian government should see to this otherwise India would be in danger.”
Reacting to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s tweet against Banerjee, Khan praised Sarma’s efforts in developing Assam. He said, “Assam is a developing state. After Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma came to power, the people of Assam were getting work in Assam, at their homes. Employment is increasing and industries are established. On the other hand, Mamata Banerjee is destroying Bengal. I also think that she is connected to foreign powers.”
Earlier, during a public function in Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee had accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using his party to incite violence in Bengal. She warned, “If you burn Bengal, other states including Assam, North-East, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Delhi too shall burn and your chair will be toppled.”
In response, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on X, “Didi, how dare you threaten Assam? Don’t show us red eyes. Don’t even try to burn India with your politics of failure. It does not suit you to speak divisive language.”
Saumitra Khan also mentioned a delegation visit to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) regarding the RG Kar hospital incident. He said, “Senior Supreme Court lawyers are going to the NHRC regarding the RG Kar issue. I will also go because those involved in the RG Kar hospital incident should be arrested immediately. We are going against the police lathi-charge on the protestors.”
Khan highlighted the events of the ‘Nabbana Abhijan’ rally and its aftermath, calling it a blatant violation of human rights. He stated that a group of concerned citizens would submit a representation to the NHRC chairperson regarding the incidents that took place on August 27 and 28.
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BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party. It is one of the major political parties in India.
Saumitra Khan -: Saumitra Khan is a Member of Parliament (MP) and the Vice President of the BJP in West Bengal.
Mamata Banerjee -: Mamata Banerjee is the Chief Minister of West Bengal, a state in India. She is also the leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party.
Siliguri Corridor -: The Siliguri Corridor, also known as the Chicken Neck, is a narrow stretch of land in West Bengal that connects the northeastern states of India to the rest of the country.
2026 -: 2026 is a year in the future. In this context, it refers to the year when the next state elections in West Bengal are expected to take place.
terrorists -: Terrorists are people who use violence and fear to achieve their goals, often for political reasons.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma -: Himanta Biswa Sarma is the Chief Minister of Assam, another state in India.
NHRC -: NHRC stands for National Human Rights Commission. It is an organization in India that works to protect and promote human rights.
Nabbana Abhijan -: Nabbana Abhijan was a rally or protest march organized by the BJP in West Bengal.