Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has declared that India will not tolerate any threats to separate its northeastern states, known as the 'Seven Sisters.' His remarks came in response to comments by Hasnat Abdullah, a senior organizer of Bangladesh’s National Citizen Party (NCP), who suggested supporting Indian separatists if India shelters opponents of Bangladesh’s sovereignty.

Sarma told reporters that such statements from Bangladesh have been recurring for a year and are completely unacceptable. He emphasized that India, as a major nuclear power and the world’s fourth-largest economy, would not remain silent if its territorial integrity were challenged. The Chief Minister accused some Bangladeshi leaders of fostering a misguided perception about India’s northeastern region.

The exchange highlights growing rhetorical tension between the two neighbors. Analysts say both governments may need to reaffirm diplomatic restraint to prevent further escalation. Delhi has yet to issue an official response, but observers expect the issue to feature in upcoming bilateral discussions.