External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar briefed an all-party meeting in Parliament on Tuesday, August 6, about the ongoing political crisis and violence in Bangladesh. During the session, he outlined India’s response to the situation in the neighbouring country and is expected to make a formal statement in the House soon.
He told in the meeting that India assured help to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who arrived here on Monday evening, and given her time to decide the future course of action, sources said.
Briefing political party leaders in Parliament House, Jaishankar said India was in touch with the Bangladesh Army to ensure the safety of over 10,000 Indian students in that country, the sources said.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Jaishankar wrote, “Briefed an All-Party meeting in Parliament today about the ongoing developments in Bangladesh. Appreciate the unanimous support and understanding that was extended.”
Briefed an All-Party meeting in Parliament today about the ongoing developments in Bangladesh.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 6, 2024
Appreciate the unanimous support and understanding that was extended. pic.twitter.com/tiitk5M5zn
At the all-party meeting, Jaishankar said the government was keeping a close watch on the situation in Bangladesh following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government over anti-government protests that have killed more than 300 people.
Jaishankar said the government had a brief discussion with Hasina, who resigned as Prime Minister and fled to India on Monday. “The government wants to give Hasina some time to decide her future plan,” sources quoted Jaishankar as saying.
The meeting was attended by all NDA allies and most opposition parties, including leaders of the opposition in both the Houses, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge.
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Source: ET
