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India distances itself from Sheikh Hasina's media event in Delhi

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has stated that the government played no role in a recent media event held by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal clarified that India does not endorse the remarks made by Hasina during the address. The statement follows criticism from the Bangladeshi government, which characterized the event as an affront to its sovereignty and expressed concern over the impact on bilateral relations.

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What Happened

The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed reporters to clarify India's position regarding a recent press conference held by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi. The ministry explicitly stated that the government had no involvement in the organization of the event, which it described as a private media forum. Furthermore, the ministry confirmed that India does not endorse any of the comments made by Hasina during her address.

The clarification comes in response to strong objections raised by the government of Bangladesh. Dhaka has labeled the event an attack on its sovereignty and has urged India to clarify its policy regarding activities it views as conspiratorial. The incident has highlighted tensions between the two nations, with both sides expressing a desire for constructive relations based on mutual respect and equality.

Key Facts

  1. The Ministry of External Affairs stated the Indian government had no role in Sheikh Hasina's media event.
  2. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed India does not endorse the remarks made by Hasina.
  3. The event was described by the Indian government as a private media forum.
  4. The government of Bangladesh criticized the event as an affront to its sovereignty.
  5. Dhaka requested that India clarify its policy regarding the event.

The Timeline9

Every article on this story, in the order it was filed. We do not rank the outlets.

  1. 7 Aug

    1. UjAmar Ujala
      बांग्लादेश के आरोपों पर भारत का जवाब: शेख हसीना के मीडिया संबोधन पर MEA बोला- सरकार का कोई रोल नहीं
    2. ToIndia Today
      India doesn't endorse comments made at Sheikh Hasina media event, says MEA
    3. NDNDTV
      'Private Event, Don't Endorse It': India On Sheikh Hasina's Address In Delhi
    4. TOIThe Times of India
      'Do not endorse anything said': MEA rejects Bangladesh's charge over Hasina event
    5. HTHindustan Times
      India again distances itself from Sheikh Hasina’s remarks
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    1. HTHindustan Times
      India again distances itself from Sheikh Hasina’s remarks on Bangladesh
    2. HiThe Hindu
      Indian government does not endorse comments made at Sheikh Hasina press meet, says MEA
    3. ETThe Economic Times
      India denies role in Sheikh Hasina presser

  2. 8 Aug

    1. TOIThe Times of India
      No government role, don’t endorse Hasina’s remarks at private media event: MEA

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Languages

Newsrooms carrying this story, by publication language.

  • English6 outlets
  • Hindiहिन्दी1 outlet

Regional reach

States where a local newsroom is carrying this. National mastheads and wire agencies circulate everywhere and are counted separately, not drawn on the map.

Jammu & Kashmir: Amar UjalaLadakh: No local newsroomPunjab: Amar UjalaChandigarh: No local newsroomHimachal Pradesh: Amar UjalaUttarakhand: Amar UjalaHaryana: Amar UjalaDelhi NCR: Amar UjalaUttar Pradesh: Amar UjalaRajasthan: No local newsroomGujarat: No local newsroomDadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu: No local newsroomMaharashtra: No local newsroomGoa: No local newsroomMadhya Pradesh: No local newsroomChhattisgarh: No local newsroomBihar: No local newsroomJharkhand: No local newsroomWest Bengal: No local newsroomOdisha: No local newsroomSikkim: No local newsroomArunachal Pradesh: No local newsroomAssam: No local newsroomNagaland: No local newsroomMeghalaya: No local newsroomManipur: No local newsroomTripura: No local newsroomMizoram: No local newsroomTelangana: No local newsroomKarnataka: No local newsroomAndhra Pradesh: No local newsroomKerala: No local newsroomTamil Nadu: No local newsroomPuducherry: No local newsroomLakshadweep: No local newsroomAndaman & Nicobar: No local newsroom
  • No local newsroom
  • 1 outlet
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7 states with local coverage. Concentrated in the North. Also carried by 6 national mastheads.

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