Lucknow : Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Mayawati extended her party's support to the decisions of the central government in the matter regarding Bangladesh.
In a post on X, Mayawati said that it is considered appropriate and necessary for all parties to stand by the decision of the government in such situations. "In view of the rapidly changing political situation in the neighbouring country Bangladesh, today's all-party meeting is very important, in which the decision of all parties to stand by the decisions of the government is considered appropriate and necessary. BSP is also with the decisions of the Central Government in this matter," Mayawati said in the post.
The political situation in Bangladesh remains volatile following Sheikh Hasina's resignation amid escalating protests. These demonstrations, largely driven by students demanding an end to the quota system for government jobs, have evolved into broader anti-government protests. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar chaired an all-party meeting in Delhi to brief about the situation in Bangladesh earlier today.
The meeting was attended by Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Kiren Rijiju, HD Kumaraswamy, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, opposition MPs KC Venugopal, and Supriya Sule among others.
During the meeting, the EAM briefed the leaders on the current unrest in Bangladesh. After the briefing, Rahul Gandhi voiced serious concerns regarding India's foreign policy and also expressed his support for the measures taken by the Indian government, emphasising that these actions were in the national interest.
The meeting highlighted the complexities of India's foreign policy challenges, with leaders from various political parties engaging in a robust discussion on how to navigate the delicate situation in Bangladesh while safeguarding India's national interests.
During the meeting, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders raised the issue of the safety of minorities, and Indians and increasing adequate security at the border to avoid any untoward incident. YSRCP member Vijaysai Reddy has expressed full support for the government, emphasising that it is in the best interest of the nation.
Several party members in attendance inquired about the whereabouts of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The government responded, stating, "Sheikh Hasina is in India, and the NSA (National Security Advisor) and his team are taking care of her," according to sources. Recent clashes in Dhaka have resulted in at least 135 fatalities, including 14 police officers, with hundreds more injured, according to local media outlets.