NEW DELHI: External affairs minister Jaishankar on Tuesday expressed hope that there was a “unanimous support” cutting across party lines after he convened an all party meeting to brief about the escalating situation in Bangladesh, which descended into turmoil following massive street protests over job quotas forcing Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country.
Hasina arrived in India on Monday evening and, according to media reports, is expected to continue her journey to London.
Jaishankar took it to X and sharing the details of the meeting, he said “Briefed an All-Party meeting in Parliament today about the ongoing developments in Bangladesh. Appreciate the unanimous support and understanding that was extended.”
The meeting included Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and AICC president K C Venugopal. Additionally, Central Government representatives including Union home minister Amit Shah, defense minister Rajnath Singh, BJP president J P Nadda, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju were present.
Hasina arrived in India on Monday evening and, according to media reports, is expected to continue her journey to London.
Jaishankar took it to X and sharing the details of the meeting, he said “Briefed an All-Party meeting in Parliament today about the ongoing developments in Bangladesh. Appreciate the unanimous support and understanding that was extended.”
The meeting included Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and AICC president K C Venugopal. Additionally, Central Government representatives including Union home minister Amit Shah, defense minister Rajnath Singh, BJP president J P Nadda, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju were present.