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MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. | Photo Credit: ANI
Bangladesh had accused India of internet hosting Awami League (AL) leaders and described the alleged actions of those leaders as an “unambiguous affront” to the individuals and state of Bangladesh. Randhir Jaiswal, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs described Bangladesh’s considerations as “misplaced”.
“The Government of India is just not conscious of any anti-Bangladesh actions by purported members of the Awami League in India or of any motion that’s opposite to Indian regulation,” Mr. Jaiswal mentioned.
Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh had accused India of permitting “rising anti-Bangladesh actions” by the management of the Awami League which was banned final yr after the Awami League authorities led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was overthrown in a student-people rebellion prompting Ms. Hasina to hunt shelter in India.
“Any type of political exercise campaigning in opposition to the pursuits of Bangladesh by Bangladeshi nationals, significantly by the absconding leaders/activists of a banned political get together, staying on Indian soil, legally or illegally, together with the institution of places of work is an unambiguous affront in opposition to the individuals and State of Bangladesh,” mentioned the MoFA Bangladesh. The assertion cited an occasion held on the Press Club of India on July 21 the place a civil society outfit with ties with Bangladeshi diaspora spoke concerning the regulation and order scenario in Bangladesh and distributed books and studying supplies through the occasion and mentioned such actions “could set off public sentiment in Bangladesh which can in flip influence the continuing efforts of the 2 nations in additional enhancing the connection between the 2 closest neighbours.”
The interim authorities of Bangladesh has banned Awami League citing the involvement of its high leaders within the crackdown in opposition to civilians and college students throughout July-August 2024 earlier than the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina authorities. Though many Awami League leaders are in hiding, the get together maintains a big cadre base who not too long ago clashed with ruling institution’s scholar supporters in Gopalganj.
“India reiterates its expectation that free, honest and inclusive elections shall be held on the earliest in Bangldesh to determine the need and mandate of the individuals,” mentioned Mr. Jaiswal.
Published – August 21, 2025 03:54 am IST
