India Monitors Bangladesh Crisis As All-Party Meeting Discusses Safety Measures

On Tuesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar convened an all-party meeting to address the ongoing violence in Bangladesh and its implications for India.

The meeting aimed to update political leaders on the situation and outline the Indian government’s response.

Jaishankar informed participants about the safety of Indian nationals in Bangladesh and the measures taken by the Indian government to ensure their security.

In a social media post on X, Jaishankar expressed gratitude for the bipartisan support and understanding shown during the meeting.

Jaishankar stated, “Briefed an All-Party meeting in Parliament today about the ongoing developments in Bangladesh. Appreciate the unanimous support and understanding that was extended.”

The government reported that approximately 20,000 Indians, predominantly students, are in Bangladesh.

Following an advisory, around 8,000 of these individuals have returned to India.

Jaishankar noted that the Indian government is actively engaging with the Bangladesh Army to monitor the evolving situation and will provide updates as necessary.

Regarding former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who arrived in India on a Bangladeshi Air Force plane on Monday after resigning and fleeing Dhaka, there has been no decision on her future plans.

Meanwhile, the all-party meeting was attende by key figures including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Health Minister J P Nadda, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.

Opposition leaders such as Rahul Gandhi, T R Balu, Ram Gopal Yadav, Sudip Bandopadhyay, and Sasmit Patra also participated.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting to review the crisis in Bangladesh.

Clashes Over Job Reservations Kill 100+, Injure 1,000; Student-Led Movement Drives Unrest

Reports indicate that clashes between protesters and police on Sunday killed over 100 people and injured more than 1,000.

A student-led movement opposing a 30% job reservation for the relatives of 1971 freedom fighters largely drove the unrest, a contentious issue tied to the country’s struggle for independence from Pakistan.

Hasina’s departure follows intense protests and the storming of the Ganabhaban, her official residence.

The unrest reflects broader dissatisfaction with the government and highlights the ongoing turmoil in the region.