RIJIJU’S VIRAL POST SPARKS DEBATE: Protesters Back Umar Khalid But Miss Key Geography Question

Brief By Twitter X / 7:07 PM on 07 Jun 2026

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju shared a video of protesters at a Delhi demonstration, claiming they supported Umar Khalid but were unaware of India’s strategic Chicken’s Neck corridor. Calling the exchange “regrettable,” Rijiju said young citizens should better understand the country’s geography and national importance. The clip has since triggered widespread discussion across political and social media circles.