India, April 3 -- The Siliguri corridor is not just a passage but a strategic artery vital to India's national integrity. As power dynamics evolve in the region, India must remain vigilant, continuously adapting its policies to secure this fragile yet indispensable lifeline

A nation's lifeline can sometimes be as slender as a thread, for India, the Siliguri corridor is that vital strand connecting the heart to its northeastern limbs. The Siliguri corridor, often dubbed the "Chicken's Neck," is a narrow stretch of land in West Bengal that serves as the sole terrestrial link between India's northeastern States and the rest of the country. Flanked by Nepal to the west, Bhutan to the north, and Bangladesh to the south, this corridor's strate...