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
- The Ministry of External Affairs stated the Indian government had no role in Sheikh Hasina's media event.Source not recorded
- Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed India does not endorse the remarks made by Hasina.Source not recorded
- The event was described by the Indian government as a private media forum.Source not recorded
- The government of Bangladesh criticized the event as an affront to its sovereignty.Source not recorded
- Dhaka requested that India clarify its policy regarding the event.Source not recorded
The Timeline9
Every article on this story, in the order it was filed. We do not rank the outlets.
7 Aug
- TOIThe Times of India'Do not endorse anything said': MEA rejects Bangladesh's charge over Hasina event
- HTHindustan TimesIndia again distances itself from Sheikh Hasina’s remarks
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- ETThe Economic TimesIndia denies role in Sheikh Hasina presser
8 Aug
- TOIThe Times of IndiaNo government role, don’t endorse Hasina’s remarks at private media event: MEA
CoverageWhat we read
Language reach
Dailies carrying this story, against the dailies we read in each language.
- English6 of 9
- Hindiहिन्दी1 of 2
Regional reach
Where this story reached, and where it did not. National mastheads and wire agencies circulate everywhere and are counted separately, not drawn on the map.
- None carried this
- No source registered
- 1 outlet
- 2 or more
- NorthCarried1 of 4
- WestNot carried0 of 5
- Central IndiaNot carried0 of 1
- EastNot carried0 of 5
- North-eastNot carried0 of 2
- SouthNot carried0 of 10
7 of the 26 states we read have local coverage. Concentrated in the North. Also carried by 6 national mastheads.
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