The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India addressed the situation surrounding the arrival of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the country. In a statement on Thursday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal clarified that the approval for Sheikh Hasina’s entry into India was granted on short notice. He further highlighted that the situation regarding Bangladesh remains dynamic and evolving. Jaiswal’s statement directly addressed questions regarding India’s potential offer of political asylum to Sheikh Hasina, a significant figure in Bangladeshi politics. His statement highlighted that the decision to allow her entry was made swiftly, implying that the situation in Bangladesh necessitated a prompt response from India. While the MEA’s statement provided an explanation for the short-notice approval, it refrained from providing further details about the circumstances surrounding Sheikh Hasina’s arrival or the nature of her stay in India.
