3 April 2025

S Jaishankar’s “Cherry-Picking” Jab At Dhaka’s Yunus Over Northeast Remark

By Redoy K

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar rebuked Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Yunus who called India’s Northeast “landlocked” and positioned Bangladesh as its “ocean access guardian” during a China visit. Jaishankar emphasized India’s 6,500km coastline and role in regional connectivity. Northeast Indian leaders condemned Yunus’s remarks, which came as Bangladesh signed nine agreements with China and secured a $2.1 billion package.READ FULL