PM Modi's Strong Message To Yunus Over Northeast And Hindus Condition In Bangladesh: 'Any Rhetoric That Vitiates Environment...'

Besides, the Prime Minister also urged that any rhetoric that vitiates the environment is best avoided. "PM Modi reiterated India's support for democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh. He underlined Prof. Yunus India's desire to forge a positive and constructive relationship with Bangladesh," Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said during a press briefing in Bangkok.

#WATCH | Bangkok | On PM Modi's meeting with Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus in Thailand, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says, "PM Modi reiterated India's support for democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh. He underlined Prof. Yunus India's… pic.twitter.com/7kZiIMIZvP

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Hindus attacked in Bangladesh

Earlier last year, the apex body of Hindus in Bangladesh said the minority Hindu community faced attacks and threats in 278 locations across 48 districts since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5 and termed it as an “assault on the Hindu religion.” The minority Hindu population has faced vandalisation of their business and properties and devastation of Hindu temples in the students’ violence that ensued for days following the ouster of Prime Minister Hasina, who soon fled to India on August 5.

PM Modi strong words on Yunus's Northeast remarks

On his recent remarks on Northeast, the Prime Minister strongly raised concerns and advised the Bangladeshi side to refrain from giving such statements. On the border issues, PM Modi said that the strict enforcement of the law and prevention of illegal border crossing are necessary to maintain border security and security.

"The PM also urged that any rhetoric that vitiates the environment is best avoided. On the border, strict enforcement of the law and prevention of illegal border crossing are necessary to maintain border security and security. The PM also underlines India's concerns over the safety and security of minorities, including Hindus in Bangladesh," he added.

PM Modi asks to solve issues bilateraly

"Prime Minister congratulated Bangladesh on assuming the Chair of BIMSTEC and looked forward to the forum further advancing regional cooperation under its leadership. The leaders agreed to enhance consultations and cooperation to advance regional integration, including under the BIMSTEC framework," according to the statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs.

The statement underlined that the Prime Minister expressed his conviction that all issues of mutual interest between the two countries would continue to be addressed and resolved bilaterally through constructive discussions, in the interest of their long-standing and mutually beneficial bilateral relationship.

Extradition of Sheikh Hasina

On the issue of Bangladesh making any formal request to India for the extradition of Sheikh Hasina to Dhaka, the Foreign Secretary said," Bangladesh has made a formal request regarding Sheikh Hasina. Saying anything more on this will not be correct right now."

This is a developing news. More details will be added.