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A new proposal from that country to prevent flooding of Bangladesh due to uniform rivers may be considered. India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal gave this indication at the weekly briefing on Friday. Many have recently blamed India for the flood situation in eastern Bangladesh. Anti-India propaganda is also going on in social media in Bangladesh.

Prannoy Verma, the High Commissioner of India appointed to Bangladesh, met the Chief Advisor of the Interim Government of Bangladesh on August 22. With Muhammad Yunus. In that meeting Dr. about dealing with the flood situation and water distribution. Yunus made some suggestions. He proposed to take initiatives to deal with common river water management and flood situation in the manner of understanding and ‘mechanism’ (system) between the border guarding forces of the two countries on border management.

When asked about that, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, there are 54 common rivers between the two countries. There are long recognized ‘mechanisms’ between the two countries regarding their use of water resources, flood control etc. There are institutional arrangements. Accordingly, India regularly provides timely information to Bangladesh as a downstream country. He said that if the proposal of any new mechanism or system improves the current system and reduces the suffering of the people, the two countries can discuss it. may be considered.

A lot of propaganda is going on in Bangladesh that this flood is man-made and intentional. In this context, the spokesperson said, India has made two statements after the unexpected floods in Tripura and eastern parts of Bangladesh. It explains in detail what caused the flood. It has been said that the cause of the flood is heavy rain. India did not deliberately destroy Bangladesh.

In Thursday’s briefing, it was also asked about cancellation of diplomatic passport of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, period of stay in India, travel to third country or whether the official request for her return came from Bangladesh or not. Spokesperson Jaiswal declined to say anything about it. He only said that Hasina came to India on short notice due to security reasons. Apart from that India never answers hypothetical questions.

According to the notice given by India after the phone conversation with US President Joe Biden, the two leaders also discussed the situation in Bangladesh. But in the statement issued by the United States, that context was unspoken. Controversy arose over this. When asked about that, the spokesperson also explained the same. He said that the claim being made in this regard is far-fetched. Critics have no idea how global leaders negotiate. Biden and Modi must have discussed the developments in Bangladesh.

In this context, the spokesperson further said, firstly, the notification issued after the discussion between the two leaders, is not a joint statement, where the use of each word is thoroughly judged. Secondly, the circular is not a comprehensive discussion. Third, it is not at all unusual for leaders to make their own agendas. So just because someone’s statement doesn’t say something doesn’t mean it wasn’t discussed.

Randhir Jaiswal said, what is said in India’s notification (Bangladesh-related talks), is absolutely true.

In response to another question, the spokesperson said, the work of the Indian projects has stopped for the time being after the pot change. Many of the workers have returned to India. The objective of each project is the public welfare of both countries. He said, India is always well wisher of Bangladesh. When normality returns to Bangladesh, the projects will be discussed with the government. The new government is making every effort to restore normality and stability. He said that India wants normalcy to return soon so that people-oriented projects can be started.

The lifting of ban on Jamaat-e-Islami in Bangladesh and the organization’s intention to improve relations with India were also questioned. In response, Randhir Jaiswal said, lifting the ban is an internal matter of Bangladesh. Regarding establishing and improving relations, he said that the statement of the head of the organization has come to India’s attention.

In response to a question about visas, spokesperson Jaiswal said that now visas are being issued for urgent needs and medical treatment. If the situation is normal, the visa will be given in full. However, the spokesman did not give a direct answer when asked whether India would take the initiative to send relief to Bangladesh floods. He only said that the Chief Advisor of the Interim Government of Bangladesh on various issues of the High Commissioner of India. Discussed with Muhammad Yunus.