# India denies role in Hasina presser, rejects remarks 2026-08-07T21:06:32+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet India on Friday clarified it had no role in former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina's media interaction in New Delhi and does not endorse her comments about the Bangladesh government. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the event was organised by a private media entity and the government had no part in it. In her virtual press conference on Wednesday, Hasina, 78, who has been living in India since fleeing Dhaka in August 2024, said she plans to return to Bangladesh in December to restore democracy. Bangladesh's foreign ministry reacted sharply, saying it was 'outraged' that the interaction was allowed despite Dhaka's concerns. India said it monitors neighbourhood developments for national security interests. ## Coverage - rediff.com - economictimes.indiatimes.com Tags: Bangladesh, diplomatic row, India, MEA, media interaction, Sheikh Hasina Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/india-says-it-had-no-role-in-hasinas-media-interaction/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/india-says-it-had-no-role-in-hasinas-media-interaction/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.