Advocate Papia: Mamata, Rahul and Modi All Agree on Sheikh Hasina’s Security

❐ Special Correspondent

Former MP and BNP’s Joint Human Rights Secretary Advocate Syeda Asifa Ashraf Papia has taken a completely opposite stance to the BNP government’s various statements regarding the presence and diplomatic status of four-time Prime Minister and Bangladesh Awami League President Sheikh Hasina in India.

He made a sensational comment and political analysis while participating in a live talk show on a private television station.

Advocate Papia admitted that no matter how many differences there may be between the BJP and the Congress in Indian national politics, all major political parties in India are of one and the same position on the issue of providing security to and standing by the four-time Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina.

On a TV talk show, the BNP leader said that the BNP’s hope that Sheikh Hasina’s position will be in crisis if the Indian government changes or internal pressure increases is a completely wrong and unrealistic idea.

Highlighting the internal equation of mainstream politics in India, he said, “In India, there may be internal political differences between Narendra Modi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi or former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. But Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee all agree on the security, housing and protection of the dignity of four-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.”

He also said, “No party in India has opposed granting asylum to Sheikh Hasina and will not do so in the future.”

After the August 5 change of heart, the BNP-Jamaat circle and officials of the interim administration campaigned that the Indian government might not grant shelter to Sheikh Hasina for long or that diplomatic pressure could be created. However, this analysis by BNP leader Advocate Papia, who has been involved in politics on talk shows for a long time, is a completely opposite position.

What Advocate Asifa Ashraf Papia wants to say in the light of her political experience is that the relationship between Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League and various parties across India is not just with any particular person or party, but is part of the state policy of the entire India.

The high-level Bangladesh Awami League has also assured that due to the strong stance of all political parties, including India’s ruling BJP and the main opposition Congress, there is no uncertainty about Sheikh Hasina’s safety. Based on this, she is moving forward with the final outline of returning to Birdarpa with full state power next December.