Indian state of West Bengal’s Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday criticized some Bangladeshi politicians (BNP) for their remarks claiming occupy Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha of India.
She questioned whether Bangladesh thinks Indians “would have lollipop” when external forces attempt to occupy Indian territories.
BNP’s Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday warned that if India lays claim to Chittagong, the neighbouring country’s Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha will be occupied by Bangladesh.
Though Mamata condemned Rizvi’s statement, she did not address the gossiping claims from certain media about occupying Chittagong.
Mamata highlighted that West Bengal’s imams have denounced the comments and attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, urging people to maintain composure despite provocative statements.
Mamata confirmed that the West Bengal government and her party would adhere to Indian Ministry of External Affairs guidelines without making unauthorized statements.
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri conducted discussions with his Bangladeshi counterpart Mohammad Jashim Uddin amidst strained relations following Sheikh Hasina’s removal in August. This marked the first high-level Indian delegation since the uprising that ended Hasina’s 15-year leadership.