Overview
- Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, S. Jaishankar said Sheikh Hasina came to India under a specific circumstance that will shape what happens next, but that she must decide her course.
- India reiterated its preference for a credible democratic process in Bangladesh, with Jaishankar saying a fair election should be the first order of business if election conduct is the concern.
- Hasina has remained in India since August 5 last year after violence in Bangladesh ended her 15-year rule and left hundreds dead and thousands injured.
- New Delhi said it has noted the tribunal’s verdict and remains committed to the best interests of the people of Bangladesh, including peace, democracy, inclusion and stability.
- A Bangladeshi tribunal on November 17 sentenced Hasina to death for alleged crimes against humanity tied to the 2024 crackdown, a judgment she rejects as rigged and politically motivated.