'No Role To Play': MEA Clarifies Stand On Sheikh Hasina's Presser, Says 'Govt Does Not Endorse Anything Said'

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that India "had no role to play" in the press conference held by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Speaking at a bi-weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the event was organised by a private entity, emphasising that New Delhi does not endorse anything said at the forum.

"The government had no role to play in what was an event by a private media entity. And the government does not endorse anything said at the forum, especially with regard to the duly constituted government of Bangladesh," Jaiswal said.

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'Whatever Fate Awaits Me, I Will Return': Sheikh Hasina

This comes days after Hasina declared during a press conference that she was determined to return to Bangladesh in December to restore democracy, despite the possibility of imprisonment or a death sentence.

"I know they may put me in jail or kill me. I will go back home to be with my people. Whatever fate awaits me, I will return to my people. I cannot stay away while my beloved countrymen are suffering," Hasina said.

Dhaka Expresses 'Outrage' Over Hasina Presser

Reacting strongly to the media interaction, Bangladesh's Foreign Ministry said it was "outraged" that the event was allowed despite Dhaka raising concerns with New Delhi regarding its potential impact on bilateral ties.

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"Bangladesh is outraged that the absconding convicted genocider Sheikh Hasina was allowed this evening to engage in a live interaction with the media in New Delhi, where she and her henchmen launched venomous vitriol against the State of Bangladesh and its people," the ministry said in a statement.

However, India clarified that it had no role to play in and does not endorse the press conference held by the former Bangladesh Prime Minister.

(With Inputs From Agencies)

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