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World closely watching India as largest democracy, says former diplomat af
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
"The world is looking at India very closely because India is an important country. We are the largest democracy, so we cannot ask the world to stop looking at India. And when they look at India, they have seen that many of the accused have been released because of lack of evidence," Fabian s
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Violence not limited to Hindus, other minorities also affected in Banglade
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian on Thursday emphasised that India must rely on diplomatic engagement to address the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, particularly in light of reports of violence against minority communities. Speaking on the situation, Fabian expressed serious concern over inci
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India must rely on diplomacy: Former Diplomat KP Fabian on Bangladesh issu
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Fabian on Thursday said, "It may not be the fourth attack. There have been many attacks on Hindus. There is anarchy in Bangladesh. India has to use diplomacy."
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"Pak ministers stalk Indian leaders": Former envoy calls Pakistani reports
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Former diplomat Suresh K Goel on Thursday said that the reports from Pakistan on External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's handshake with Pakistani Speaker are laughable and that whenever Pakistani ministers see an Indian leader, they "jump" in hopes of changing things.
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"We are talking about really establishing a normal political dialogue": Fo
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's Dhaka visit to attend Khaleda Zia's funeral was seen as a step toward restoring India-Bangladesh dialogue, with former diplomat Suresh K Goel stressing the need for normal political engagement and free, fair elections amid strained ties.
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"Utter stupidity": Former diplomat Anil Trigunayat on Inqilab Moncho's dem
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Diplomat Anil Triguniyat on Tuesday expressed his views on the latest four-point demand issued by Bangladesh's Inqilab Moncho and Bangladesh envoy to India reaching Dhaka on urgent summons. He underlined the need for Bangladesh to deal with the internal issues instead of using Indi
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Bangladesh is a very important partner to India, says former diplomat Asho
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI after her demise in a video interview, he said, "She was the leader of a neighbouring country, and whatever might have been the problems between us in the past, and there have been difficult relations in the past, but Bangladesh is going through a different phase today. Th
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"An era is over": Anil Triguniyat expresses condolences on demise of forme
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Former diplomat Anil Trigunayat on Tuesday, expressed condolences on the passing of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia, calling it an end of an era. He spoke about how Bangladesh would now see an era of new leadership and it remains to be seen how things play out with the elections slated f
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BNP participation in Bangladesh elections would demonstrate sincere attemp
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former Diplomat Suresh K Goel said that the participation of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the upcoming elections slated for February 2026 would reflect that there are attempts to revert to democratic rule in Bangladesh.
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'Rahman talking about peaceful, safe, inclusive Bangladesh; we should welc
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
On the return of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's after 17 years, Former Diplomat Rajiv Bhatia said that his return can be assessed in a positive manner as Rahman has spoken about a peaceful and inclusive Bangladesh and said it remains to be seen what Rahma
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"Not connected with grassroots politics in the country": Former Indian env
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former diplomat Veena Sikri noted Tarique Rahman's return after 17 years may limit his grasp of ground realities, citing his lack of grassroots connection and inability to fully understand public anger and ongoing atrocities against minority communities in Bangladesh.
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"Certainly, I think there will be a huge surge in popularity for the BNP,"
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former diplomat Veena Sikri stated BNP leader Tarique Rahman's return to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile could reshape the political landscape, boost BNP's popularity, and influence opposition dynamics ahead of the 2026 elections following his legal clearance and public homecoming.
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