The West Bengal government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari (BJP) approved land proposals to transfer territory to the Border Security Force [1].
This decision resolves long-standing disputes over land requirements for national security. By granting the central government the necessary acreage, the state aims to strengthen the India-Bangladesh border, particularly in strategically sensitive zones.
The authorization took place during the first meeting of the Bengal Cabinet on May 11, 2024 [2]. This meeting occurred weeks after the new government took office, clearing proposals that had remained pending under the previous Trinamool administration [1].
The transfer involves around 600 acres of land [2]. These parcels are located across various border districts, including critical areas near the ‘Chicken Neck’ corridor, a narrow strip of land connecting mainland India to its northeastern states [2].
Officials said the land is required to meet the operational needs of the BSF to enhance surveillance and security [1]. The move aligns state administration with central government security priorities along the international boundary [1].
“The West Bengal government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari (BJP) approved land proposals to transfer territory to the Border Security Force.”
The handover of land in the 'Chicken Neck' corridor is a strategic shift in regional governance. By approving requests that were previously stalled by the Trinamool Congress, the BJP-led state government is reducing friction between the state and the central government, prioritizing national security infrastructure over local land disputes in a high-tension border zone.
