Sheikh Hasina is in India, will remain: India’s Ministry of External Affairs
Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina is in India. India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this in response to a question from reporters at the ministry’s weekly briefing on Thursday. He said that Sheikh Hasina came to India at a very short notice due to security reasons. still there
There has been speculation for some time whether Sheikh Hasina is in India or has moved to another country. It is sometimes written in some media of Bangladesh that he has gone to the United Arab Emirates. It is said again that the Government of India has issued its ‘Travel Document’. What is the truth about this, whether Sheikh Hasina is in India or not, journalists asked in the briefing.
In response, the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs of India said that the former Prime Minister was informed about his departure to India, he came to India at a short notice due to security reasons. Still there, will be (Continue to be).
Several questions were asked on Thursday about the recent situation in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh International Criminal Tribunal has issued arrest warrants against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and 45 people. They have been directed to appear before the tribunal by November 18. When asked what is India’s attitude in this regard, Randhir Jaiswal only said that they have seen the report on this matter. He did not want to comment beyond that.
Not only the arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina, but also the decision taken by the interim government to cancel the historic 7th March, 17th March including 8 national days in Bangladesh, the spokesperson did not comment when asked for India’s response.
Since the departure of Sheikh Hasina, India’s visa process for Bangladeshis has not been normal. When asked about the possibility of normalcy returning, Randhir Jaiswal said that visas are being issued in limited form for emergency and medical-related cases. If law and order improves and conditions are favourable, the visa process will also improve.
In this context, Jaiswal also said that India had made a statement against attacks on minorities, Hindus and vandalism of Durga Puja temples in that country. The interim government of Bangladesh then promised to protect the minorities. They need to keep that promise.
