India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) recently expressed strong concerns to Bangladesh about inappropriate comments made by Mahfuj Alam, a key advisor of the interim government there. MEA spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, emphasized that India values its relationship with Bangladesh and wants everyone to think carefully before speaking publicly.
Jaiswal mentioned that India has officially protested to Bangladesh and noted that the controversial Facebook post from Alam has been removed. He reminded leaders to consider the impact of their comments on diplomatic relations. Alam had suggested that India should acknowledge the protests that led to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepping down. Hasina was pressured to resign after facing severe protests over job reservations and had to flee the country for her safety.
India and Bangladesh’s ties have been tense since an interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus took charge. Recently, India also raised concerns about violence against Hindu communities and other minorities in Bangladesh. The Indian minister for external affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, affirmed that the interim government in Bangladesh must ensure the safety and rights of all communities
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