Sheikh Hasina, described as a “good buddy of India,” might obtain favorable consideration from the central authorities if she chooses to remain, in response to a former excessive commissioner of India to Bangladesh quoted by PTI on Tuesday. Hasina arrived on the Hindon airbase close to Delhi on Monday, desiring to journey to London, simply hours after resigning as Bangladesh’s prime minister amid weeks of anti-government protests that resulted in almost 300 deaths.
Hasina’s journey plans to London have encountered obstacles as a consequence of some “uncertainties,” and it’s unlikely she is going to go away India within the subsequent few days, as acknowledged by sources on Tuesday. Veena Sikri, the previous envoy, talked about that India has constantly assisted the folks of Bangladesh with varied challenges.
Reflecting on historic ties, Sikri recalled the solidarity between Sheikh Hasina, the Awami League, and the forces of Liberation with India since 1971. The Awami League and India, together with the Muktijodha, fought collectively for Bangladesh’s liberation.
Sikri stated the deep empathy, friendship, respect, and understanding between the Awami League and India, in addition to between the peoples of each nations, noting that India has all the time been supportive. With Sheikh Hasina now in India after being compelled to go away her nation, Sikri expressed confidence that the Indian authorities would possible view her want to keep in India very favorably.
Sikri additionally famous that Hasina had beforehand resided in India following the assassination of her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a hero of Bangladesh’s independence who later turned prime minister. Rahman was assassinated in August 1975.
In dialog with PTI, Sikri stated that Hasina had spent a few years in India earlier than returning to Bangladesh to guide the Awami League, leaving open the query of her continued keep in India. “At the moment, Sheikh Hasina has been compelled to go away her nation and is now in India. If she wishes to remain, I’m assured our authorities will look upon it very favorably,” added Sikri.
The seasoned diplomat talked about that Hasina had beforehand stayed in India following the assassination of her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a hero of Bangladesh’s independence, who later turned the nation’s prime minister. Rahman was assassinated in August 1975.
Talking to PTI, Sikri stated, “She spent a substantial time in India, a few years, earlier than returning to Bangladesh to guide the Awami League. The choice whether or not she ought to keep or not must be deferred, permitting her to make the selection and the scenario to develop.”
The previous ambassador additionally famous, “Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been an in depth ally of India, working intimately with its folks throughout varied states, together with West Bengal, Assam, and Meghalaya. I see no challenge with that.”
“It is her determination whether or not to remain. There are stories she might want to transfer to London to be along with her sister, who resides there. Maybe they’re ready for clearance from the UK authorities. The scenario is extremely unstable and complicated,” she acknowledged.
“In my view, if she continues her keep in India, it would not pose a big downside,” she concluded. Hasina, aged 76, resigned because the prime minister of Bangladesh and departed amidst mass protests in opposition to her administration. She then arrived in India en path to London, as diplomatic sources reported on Monday.
When questioned concerning the potential influence of Hasina’s keep in India on future relations with the brand new authorities, Sikri talked about that whereas the views of different political events just like the BNP (Bangladesh Nationalist Celebration) or Jamaat-i-Islami Bangladesh on India are well-known, dialogue stays open.
