External forces behind Bangladesh violence? Foreign Minister's reply to Rahul Gandhi's question

Bangladesh Violence: India is keeping an eye on the situation in Bangladesh. Amid unrest in the neighboring country, an all-party meeting was called in Parliament on Tuesday, in which the government clarified its stand and also answered the questions of the opposition. In this meeting, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi raised questions about external forces in the Bangladesh violence. On this, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said that it is too early to talk about the involvement of external forces. Yes, a Pakistani diplomat has changed his profile picture and supported the violence. That officer was in Dhaka itself, but it is too early to say anything right now.

In the meeting, Jaishankar said that we are in touch with the Bangladesh Army. He further said that there were 20,000 Indians there. Most were students. After the advisory, 8 thousand students have returned. The government wants to give some space to Sheikh Hasina. During this, the opposition said that it is with the government on this issue. Trinamool Congress asked about the border, on which the government said that so far so many people have not come to the border that it is worrying but close monitoring is going on.

Foreign Minister posted on X

In a post on social media platform X, Jaishankar also shared pictures of the meeting held in Parliament House. The Foreign Minister wrote, Informed about the recent developments in Bangladesh in an all-party meeting in Parliament today. I appreciate all the parties for the unanimous support and coordination expressed during this.

Amid violent anti-reservation protests in Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's sudden resignation and leaving the country has created a situation of chaos there. Hasina arrived in India on Monday night in a C-130J military aircraft of the Bangladeshi Air Force. It is being told that she plans to go to London. Prime Minister Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security on this issue on Monday.

Army rule

In Dhaka, Bangladesh Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman said Hasina has resigned as prime minister and an interim government is going to take over. In his televised address, the army chief said, 'I am taking all the responsibility (of the country). Please cooperate.' The army chief said that he met political leaders and told them that the army will take responsibility for law and order.

In the last two days, more than 100 people have died in protests against the Hasina government. Student protests in Bangladesh started last month against the controversial job reservation scheme. This protest later turned into an anti-government movement. A provision of 30 percent reservation in government jobs for the families of those who participated in the 1971 Liberation War was made under this controversial reservation system.

Briefed an All-Party meeting in Parliament today about the ongoing developments in Bangladesh.

Appreciate the unanimous support and understanding that was extended. pic.twitter.com/tiitk5M5zn

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 6, 2024