Assam CM’s ‘illegal entry’ warning as Bangladesh unrest situation erupts
As Bangladesh is grappling with tough situation since protest have erupt in the country. Amidst the violence, Sheikh Hasina who was the current Prime Minister of Bangladesh had resigned from the post and left the nation.
On Bangladesh unrest, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed a deep concern for northeast region as the neighbouring country once acted as a safe haven for the terrorist organisations active in the northeastern region of India.
Assam Chief Minister said, “We have seen in the past that Bangladesh acted as a safe haven for many terror outfits that are operative in Assam and other states of the northeast. The situation changed during the tenure of the Sheikh Hasina government in the neighbouring country for the last 15 years. As Bangladesh has been going through unrest at this time, we are deeply concerned as the outlawed organisations might take advantage of this situation and they may gain strength.”
Further, he asked the Indian Government to be aware of the situation and take precautionary measures, “I believe that under the able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the central government will ensure the safety of the people of the northeast”, the CM added.
