India Had No Choice But To Receive Sheikh Hasina, Says Dinesh Trivedi
· World · The Daily Star, India Today
Former Union Minister Dinesh Trivedi stated that India had minimal options when Sheikh Hasina sought refuge in the country following her resignation as Bangladesh Prime Minister in August 2024. Trivedi described the decision to host the leader as a necessity dictated by the unfolding political crisis in Dhaka. Meanwhile, India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, has clarified that any potential extradition of Sheikh Hasina would need to follow a well-structured legal process. The diplomatic situation remains sensitive as the interim government in Bangladesh continues to navigate the aftermath of the recent political transition.
Why it matters
The status of Sheikh Hasina in India remains a central point of diplomatic tension between New Delhi and the interim government in Dhaka, impacting regional stability and bilateral relations.
Read the original report — The Daily Star
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