India says up to Sheikh Hasina to decide future plans
Hindustan TimesIndia said on Thursday that it is up to former Bangladesh premier Sheikh Hasina, who resigned and fled Dhaka on Monday, to decide her future plans, even as it called for the speedy restoration of peace and stability in the neighbouring country amid reports of continuing violence. A view shows a mural of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina vandalised by protesters The interests of the people of Bangladesh are paramount for India and it is the responsibility of authorities in Dhaka to ensure the well-being of all Bangladeshi citizens, including members of minority communities, external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told a regular media briefing. Responding to several questions about Hasina’s travel plans, Jaiswal said: “As far as former prime minister Sheikh Hasina is concerned, we don’t have an update on her plans. “One thing I would like to emphasise.as far as.the government and people of India are concerned, for us the interests of the people of Bangladesh are foremost in our minds,” he said.