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MEA says no role in Hasina Delhi press event
The Hindu··5 Aug
The Ministry of External Affairs said the Indian government has no involvement in the press interaction planned by Bangladesh's deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the Foreign Correspondents Club. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said a private media entity is organising the event and that India does not endorse views expressed there. Bangladesh had cautioned such activity could harm ties.
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What It Means For You
- Readers following India-Bangladesh relations can see how exile politics quickly becomes a diplomatic sensitivity.
- Media consumers should note New Delhi's position that it neither organises nor endorses the FCC event.
- Anyone tracking BRICS or BIMSTEC diplomacy can watch whether Dhaka links the press event to summit participation decisions.
What's Happening
- The MEA said the Indian government has no involvement in Sheikh Hasina's press interaction at the Foreign Correspondents Club.
- Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the event is organised by a private media entity and that India does not endorse views expressed there.
- Bangladesh had cautioned that continued political activity by Hasina on Indian soil could harm bilateral ties.
Why Hasina's Media Appearance Tests India-Bangladesh Ties
- Hasina has lived in India since fleeing Dhaka after the August 2024 uprising that toppled her government.
- Dhaka's Press Information Department urged Bangladeshi media not to platform Hasina, citing her conviction by a special tribunal.
- India has invited Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman for a bilateral visit and separately for a BRICS outreach session as BIMSTEC chair.
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