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India distances itself from Sheikh Hasina’s remarks on Bangladesh
India distances itself from Sheikh Hasina’s remarks on Bangladesh
India has said it does not endorse comments made by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at a press conference on August 5, 2026. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal clarified that the event…
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India has said it does not endorse comments made by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at a press conference on August 5, 2026. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal clarified that the event was organised by a private media entity and the government had no role in it. Hasina had addressed the press virtually from the Foreign Correspondents Club, targeting the current Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Bangladesh reacted with outrage, calling the interaction an affront to its sovereignty. Hasina, who took refuge in India after being toppled in July 2024, alleged the BNP came to power through a staged election and said false cases had been filed against her party. Bangladesh's Home Minister questioned why India allowed Hasina to hold the press conference.
The Indian Opinion
The MEA's denial may not satisfy Dhaka, which sees the press conference as a breach of sovereignty. India walks a tightrope: hosting a former head of government while claiming no control over her statements. The real test will be whether Bangladesh escalates this into a diplomatic row or lets it fade. Can New Delhi keep Hasina's presence both useful and deniable?
Source: thehindu.com
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