India distances itself from Sheikh Hasina’s presser, says it has no connection
Randhir Jaiswal declined to comment on another question about Hasina’s plans to return to Bangladesh from self-exile in India by December.
The Indian government has distanced itself from former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's plans to deliver a virtual news conference on August 5. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal clarified that the government has no involvement in the event, which is being organized by a private media entity. Jaiswal emphasized that the Indian government neither endorses nor supports the views that may be expressed at the forum.
Hasina is scheduled to address the conference, which will also outline her vision for Bangladesh, according to the event organizers.
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