Last Updated on 25/07/2024 by wccexam Desk
Bangladesh has objected to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s offer to provide shelter to refugees from the country. According to sources, the neighbouring country has said that terrorists can take advantage of such an announcement. In a massive ‘Shaheed Diwas’ rally of Trinamool Congress on July 21, Mamata Banerjee said that if people from violence-affected Bangladesh come knocking at our door, her government will provide them shelter.
What did Mamata Banerjee say?
Mamata Banerjee said that “I cannot say anything about Bangladesh because it is another country and the central government will speak on this subject, but if helpless people (from Bangladesh) knock on the door of Bengal, we will give them shelter. It is also a resolution of the United Nations that neighbors will respect refugees. “
The promise was reiterated on social media as well
The Trinamool Congress supremo reiterated the promise later in the day while posting on Twitter. “Hundreds of students and others are returning to West Bengal/India from crisis-hit Bangladesh. I have asked my state administration to provide all help and assistance to the returnees. For instance, around 300 students reached Hili border and most left safely for their respective destinations, however, 35 of them needed help and we provided them basic amenities and facility support.”
Bangladesh expressed strong objection
According to sources, the Bangladesh government has strongly objected to Mamata Banerjee’s comments before the Indian High Commission. Bangladesh said that such comments, especially the assurance of sheltering refugees, can provoke many people, especially terrorists and miscreants, to take advantage of such an announcement.
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Furthermore, Bangladesh informed the High Commission that they were trying to normalise the situation, and such comments by the West Bengal Chief Minister were “misleading”. The Bangladesh government further said that Mamata Banerjee’s reference to the UN resolution is not valid in the country. On Tuesday, Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud also objected to Mamata Banerjee’s remarks.
Bangladesh has given a note to the Indian government
Speaking to local media, Mahmud said, “With all due respect to the West Bengal chief minister, with whom we have a very close relationship, we want to make it clear that there is a lot of scope for confusion in her comments, therefore, we have given a note to the Indian government.” Bangladesh witnessed violent protests by students over quota in government jobs, with some media reports claiming the death toll to be as high as 184,
Internet remained banned amid violent protests
There has been a nationwide internet blackout since last week, affecting the flow of information in the country. Limited connectivity was restored on Tuesday night, with priority given to companies such as banks, technology firms and media outlets.