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India has described the issues surrounding former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s passport and National Identity Card (NID) applications, as well as her extradition, as legal and technical matters, saying they would be addressed accordingly.
New Delhi also advised that the Bangladesh High Commission would be the appropriate authority to comment on the matter.
At a press briefing on Wednesday, Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was asked about reports that Bangladesh had rejected Hasina’s applications for a passport and NID. He was also asked whether the issue could be discussed at a possible meeting between the two countries on consular services.
In response, Jaiswal said, “This is a legal matter, and it will be addressed accordingly.”
Asked whether India could play a role through discussions with Bangladesh if a Bangladeshi citizen wished to return home, the spokesperson said travel documents were naturally required for people to travel.
“As I understand, that is what this is about. But this is a technical matter,” he added.
When asked about India’s role and the possibility of discussions with Bangladesh, Jaiswal suggested that the question should be directed to the Bangladesh High Commission.
“They would be best placed to inform you about their position on this political issue,” he said.
Asked about the latest discussions between New Delhi and Dhaka over Bangladesh’s request for Hasina’s extradition, Jaiswal reiterated his earlier position, saying the matter was legal and would be resolved in accordance with the law.
