At an all-party meeting, Jaishankar stated that Hasina is in shock and the government is allowing her time before speaking to her.

In a recent all-party meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the ongoing developments in Bangladesh with political leaders. According to sources, he first addressed the situation with former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who arrived in India the previous evening. Jaishankar assured her of India's support and gave her the necessary time to make decisions about the future course of action.

The minister also mentioned that India had spoken to the Bangladesh Army Chief to ensure the safety of over 10,000 Indian students residing in Bangladesh. He was also questioned by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi about the possible involvement of foreign governments in fueling the crisis. Jaishankar acknowledged the fluidity of the situation and stated that the government is closely monitoring any external influence. He also highlighted the attacks on minority households and properties by protestors in Bangladesh.

During the meeting, Gandhi inquired about Hasina's state of mind and raised concerns over her safety. Jaishankar explained that it had only been 24 hours since her arrival and that she was still in a state of shock. He assured that the government will speak to her after she has had time to recover and discuss various issues, including her future plans. The minister is scheduled to make a statement on the issue in both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.

All party leaders, including Gandhi, expressed their full cooperation with the government on this matter. YSR Congress leader V Vijaysai Reddy also showed support for the government in the interest of the country. After the meeting, Jaishankar took to social media to express his appreciation for the unanimous support and understanding from all parties.

Congress leader Karti Chidambaram, who was not present at the meeting, stated that his party stands with the government when it comes to national security and interest. The situation in Bangladesh has been uncertain since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled amidst protests over job quotas. The all-party meeting was attended by top government officials, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Health Minister J P Nadda, among others.

Ahead of the meeting, Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut stressed the need for Indian leaders to learn from the developments in Bangladesh. He stated that when democracy is threatened, those in power often resort to dictatorship, which ultimately leads to chaos. CPI member P Santosh Kumar expressed concern over the volatile situation in Bangladesh and stated that their party stands with the people, not with any particular political group.

Samajwadi Party member Virendra Singh saw the situation in Bangladesh as a warning for all countries that do not listen to the voices of its people. He also noted the unfortunate reality of similar situations occurring in countries where democracy is challenged by dictatorship. On the other hand, BJP Rajya Sabha member Lahar Singh Siroya expressed confidence in the government's ability to handle the situation and assured that necessary steps are being taken. Overall, the meeting concluded with a united front from all parties to support and cooperate with the government in this matter.

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