Political instability in Bangladesh is matter of concern for India: Congress leader Harish Rawat

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], August 5 (ANI): Reacting to the political crisis in Bangladesh, Congress leader Harish Rawat said that the political instability in neighbouring Bangladesh is a matter of concern for India.

Harish Rawat said, “It is very unfortunate that there is political instability in our neighbouring country Bangladesh. The elected government has tendered resignation and the PM of Bangladesh has left the country. This is a matter of concern. India enjoys a good bilateral relationship with Bangladesh. We want the situation to become normal in Bangladesh.”

He further said that there was a need to be more vigilant in the bordering states with Bangladesh.

“The central government would be aware of the situation and it would make an impact on our bordering states with Bangladesh. This is unfortunate that a democratically elected government has been humiliated in this way. Sheikh Hasina was a leader well-known in the international circle. She had good relations with India. Whatever situation may arise we hope India’s interests are secured and Bangladesh would move towards normalising democratic rule. And the military rule will be for a very limited period,” he added.

Earlier Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina held discussions with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on the present situation in Bangladesh and her future course of action at the Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad on Monday, according to Sources.

Indian Air Force has put its personnel on alert in every eastern sector in view of the present developments.

Moreover, the Indian Air Force and other security agencies are providing security to her and she is being moved to a safe location, according to the sources. PM Sheikh Hasina landed at the Hindon Air Base near New Delhi in a C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft on Monday evening.

The security has heightened outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi after PM Sheikh Hasina reached India after leaving Dhaka amid the ongoing protests.

Moreover, a senior BSF officer said that they are constantly in touch with Border Guard Bangladesh over the current situation.

“As of now, the situation is normal at the border. Due to the curfew in Bangladesh, there are restrictions on traffic movement at Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) along the India-Bangladesh border,” a senior BSF officer said.

Agitators also set on fire Awami League president Sheikh Hasina’s office at 3/A Dhanmondi in Dhaka. Protesters were seen chanting slogans and celebrating the news of Sheikh Hasina’s resignation.