Amit Shah Warns Against Threat to Siliguri Corridor: "India's Land, No One Can Touch It"

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that the Siliguri Corridor, or 'Chicken's Neck', is India's land and cannot be threatened by anyone.
• Speaking at a rally in Bagdogra, Assam, Shah criticized the INDIA bloc for allegedly supporting individuals who raised slogans about cutting the strategic corridor.
• He stated that those who shouted such slogans were arrested by Delhi Police, and opposition leaders attempted to secure their release, even approaching the Supreme Court.
• Shah's remarks followed the Supreme Court's denial of bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case under UAPA.
• The Siliguri Corridor is a narrow, 20-22 km wide strip in West Bengal, crucial for connecting mainland India with its northeastern states.

Why It Matters: Amit Shah firmly declared the Siliguri Corridor as integral Indian territory, warning against any threats to its integrity.