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Private event: Govt distances itself from Sheikh Hasina's August 5 press conference
The MEA stated no government involvement in a private media event. The proposed forum concerns former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh sought clarification from India regarding its support for the event. Hasina resigned in August 2024 and has been living in Delhi. She faces a death sentence for crimes against humanity.
Randhir Jaiswal declined to comment on another question about Hasina’s plans to return to Bangladesh from self-exile in India by December.
Bangladesh cautions that continued political activities by Bangladesh’s deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Indian territory can "harm" bilateral ties
India says no role in Sheikh Hasina's planned Delhi media event
Sheikh Hasina is set to hold her first media interaction on Wednesday evening.
The Indian government on Tuesday distanced itself from former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s plans to address a virtual news conference on August 5, saying it has no involvement in the event being organised by a private entity and does not endorse views that may be expressed at the forum
While speaking about her father's assassination during a military coup, Hasina broke down
Sheikh Hasina broke down several times during her address.
Sheikh Hasina called India a "great friend". (File)
Bangladesh warns of “likely ramifications” on bilateral ties, terming Sheikh Hasina’s accusations “an affront to the sovereignty of Bangladesh and a grievous insult” to those who died in the July uprising
India does not endorse comments made at Sheikh Hasina media event, says Ministry of External Affairs
Ministry of external affairs stated no government role in Sheikh Hasina's media event. The ministry does not endorse statements made at the private forum. Bangladesh expressed outrage over the interaction, calling it an affront to its sovereignty. Dhaka urged India to clarify its policy regarding conspiratorial activities. Both nations seek constructive relations based on mutual respect and equality.
MEA said India had no role in Sheikh Hasina’s New Delhi news conference and did not endorse remarks targeting Bangladesh’s government.
MEA said Hasina’s press conference was hosted independently by a private press organisation
In a recent statement, India expressed its disapproval of the comments made by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized that India was uninvolved in the private media event, leading to Bangladesh's fierce reaction. Dhaka labeled the event as an attack on its sovereignty, asserting that it offends the sentiments of its people and threatens already delicate bilateral relations.