Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Wednesday that the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has lodged a strong protest with the United World Wrestling (UWW) after Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics for being "overweight" in the 50 kg category
Congress senior leader Salman Khurshid said on Wednesday, "I say whatever I say in public, never in private." On his reported statement, 'Violent protests like Bangladesh are possible in India'. The statement comes amid the ongoing political unrest in Bangladesh.
BJP leaders reacted sharply
At a press conference held at the SCBA auditorium, Khokon stated, "We want to maintain a positive relationship with the people of India. Please arrest Sheikh Hasina and Sheikh Rehana, who fled the country, and send them back to Bangladesh."
Dutch politician Geert Wilders has condemned the recent violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, describing it as "horrific" and calling for an immediate end to the attacks.
The White House is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh, urging a democratic and inclusive interim government formation, said Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in a press briefing on Tuesday. She commended the army's restraint and encouraged all parties to refrain from further
Israeli Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon raised concerns on the reports of atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh amid intensifying protests and unrest in the country.
As the situation in Bangladesh worsened following Sheikh Hasina's resignation amid heavy protests, several former diplomats and experts have raised concerns about the scenario and asked the Indian government to remain vigilant.
Jaishankar on Tuesday said that there are an estimated 19,000 Indian nationals of which about 9000 are students while ensuring the country that the government is in close contact with the Indian community in Dhaka.
In the wake of civil unrest in Bangladesh, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has contacted the Ministry of External Affairs to provide all possible help urgently to the students and take necessary steps in regard of arranging their safe return to India.
Speaking with ANI, JD(U)leader KC Tyagi says, "The situation in Bangladesh is worrying for India. Although, the democracy of India is so strong, but the way protests intensified in Bangladesh, the power went into the hands of dangerous people there."