In the intricate geopolitical landscape of South Asia, few regions hold as much strategic vulnerability and national importance as India’s Siliguri Corridor. Commonly referred to as the “Chicken’s Neck,” this narrow, 20–22 km wide strip of land in North Bengal is the sole terrestrial connection between mainland India and its eight northeastern states. As regional dynamics shift—particularly involving China, Bangladesh, and Myanmar—the Siliguri Corridor has emerged as a critical concern for India’s security and connectivity strategies.

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