“Sheikh Hasina In Shock”: S. Jaishankar At All-Party Meeting
Delhi/Hyderabad, Aug 6 (Maxim News): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar briefed an all-party meeting on Tuesday, assuring support to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who arrived in India on Monday evening. He said India has given her time to decide her future course of action.
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Assurance of Safety and Support
Jaishankar informed political party leaders in Parliament House that India has communicated with the Bangladesh Army Chief to ensure the safety of over 10,000 Indian students in Bangladesh.
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Addressing Concerns and Speculations
In response to questions from various leaders, including Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Jaishankar did not rule out the possibility of foreign governments being involved in the unrest in Bangladesh. However, he emphasized that the situation remains fluid and that the government closely monitors developments.
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Targeting of Minorities
During the meeting, Jaishankar highlighted that households and properties belonging to minorities were targeted by protestors in Bangladesh.
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Sheikh Hasina’s Current State
Jaishankar noted that it has been less than 24 hours since Hasina arrived in India, and she is currently in a state of shock. The government allows her time to recover before discussing various issues, including her plans.
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Political Leaders’ Responses
Various leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, expressed full cooperation with the government on this issue. YSR Congress leader V. Vijaysai Reddy stated his party’s support for the government’s actions in the interest of the country.
Jaishankar posted on X (formerly Twitter) after the meeting, stating, “Briefed an All-Party meeting in Parliament today about the ongoing developments in Bangladesh. Appreciate the unanimous support and understanding that was extended.”
Congress leader Karti Chidambaram also conveyed the party’s support for the government’s stance on national security and national interest, though he was not present at the meeting.
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Context of the Crisis
Bangladesh plunged into uncertainty following extraordinary street protests over job quotas, which forced Hasina to quit and flee.
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Attendees of the Meeting
The all-party meeting was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, DMK leader T.R. Baalu, and NCP leader Supriya Sule, among others. (Maxim News)
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