New Delhi:
India Today, in a strongly written statement, the comments attributed to the former Bangladesh Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, have been made in their individual capacity in which India does not have a role to play.
Responding to media consultations, Randhir Jaiswal, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MEA), in a statement that explains why Bangladesh’s high commissioner to India, the nural Islam of India was summoned by the MEA today , said the combined comments of Mrs. Hasina in her individual in her individual. The capacity with the position of India is not good for bilateral ties.
“It was transmitted that India wishes a positive, constructive and mutually beneficial relationship with Bangladesh, which has reiterated several times in the recent high -level meetings. However, it is unfortunate that the regular statements made by the Bangladesh authorities continue to negatively portray India, responsible for internal governance problems, “MEA spokesman said in a statement.
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“These Bangladesh statements are in fact responsible for persistent negativity,” Jaiswal said.
“The comments attributed to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have been made in their individual capacity in which India does not have to perform. Complying with the position of the Indian government will not help and positivity to bilateral relations,” he said.
“While the government of India will make efforts for a mutually beneficial relationship, we hope that Bangladesh corresponds in a similar way without vitiating the atmosphere,” Mea’s spokesman said.
The Declaration of the MEA occurs a day after India expressed anguish for the vandalism of the house of the founder of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and said that the “act of vandalism” should be strongly condemned.
The historical residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, a symbol of the heroic resistance of the people of Bangladesh against the occupation and oppression forces, was destroyed on February 5, 2025.
“All who value the struggle that nurtured the identity and pride of Bangla are aware of the importance of this residence for Bangladesh’s national conscience. This act of vandalism must be strongly condemned,” said the spokesman for Thursday Mea.
According to reports, protesters, demanding a prohibition of the Awami League, broke into the facilities after opening the door, causing generalized destruction. Local media linked the protest with an online speech by former Mrs. Hasina.
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