We have nothing to do with Sheikh Hasina’s statement

The Indian MEA summons Bangladeshi High Commissioner and gives a stern response
India was criticised because of Sheikh Hasina’s statement

New Delhi – India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Bangladesh’s Acting High Commissioner Md. Nurul Islam and gave a stern response, “Comments attributed to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have been made in her individual capacity in which India has no role to play. Conflating this with the Government of India’s position is not going to help add positivity to bilateral relations. While the Government of India will make efforts for a mutually beneficial relationship, we expect that Bangladesh will reciprocate similarly without vitiating the atmosphere.” stated Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs.

On 6th February, Bangladesh formally lodged a “strong protest” with India over remarks made by deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, particularly concerning the alleged recent vandalism of her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s house. Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticised Hasina’s statements as “false and fabricated” and described her activities while in exile in India as a “hostile act”.

Delhi summons Bangladesh envoy, says no role in Sheikh Hasina’s speech

The MEA clarified that Hasina’s remarks were made in her “individual capacity” and that India has “no role to play.” pic.twitter.com/aCM65vit7n

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MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in an official statement, said, “India desires a positive, constructive, and mutually beneficial relationship with Bangladesh, which has been reiterated several times in recent high-level meetings. It is, however, regrettable that regular statements made by Bangladesh authorities continue to portray India negatively, holding us responsible for internal governance issues. These statements by Bangladesh are, in fact, responsible for the persistent negativity.”

On 5th February, the Jihadi Muslims vandalised the residence of ‘Bang Bandhu ’Shaikh Mujibur Rehman, the Founder of Bangladesh. Following this incident Sheikh Hasina had addressed her supporters on Facebook, and warned, saying it is said that ‘history seeks revenge’.