Mon Mar 31 19:06:23 UTC 2025: ## Congress Condemns Bangladesh’s Invitation to China, Raising Northeast Security Concerns
**New Delhi, April 1, 2025** – The Indian National Congress party has sharply criticized Bangladesh for inviting China to participate in encircling India, warning of severe implications for the security of India’s Northeast region. The party further accused the Indian government of neglecting the region, citing the situation in Manipur as an example.
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stated that Bangladesh’s actions pose a significant threat to the Northeast. He highlighted China’s already established presence in Arunachal Pradesh, adding to the concerns. Khera also lamented the state of India’s foreign policy, noting that a nation India played a key role in creating is now actively working against it.
Khera shared a video clip of Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, who during a recent visit to China, including a meeting with President Xi Jinping, reportedly suggested China use the Bay of Bengal for global trade, framing Bangladesh as its guardian. Yunus’ statement, according to Khera, alluded to India’s seven northeastern states’ lack of direct ocean access and implicitly invited China to exploit this situation. The Congress party’s statement underscores growing anxieties over shifting geopolitical dynamics in the region.
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