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After Himanta's remarks, Indian officials say commitment to normalise ties with Bangladesh unaffected
Bangladesh summoned the Indian envoy over remarks by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. A day later, Indian officials distanced themselves from the remarks, calling them individual opinions, and reaffirmed that the policy to normalise ties with Bangladesh remains unchanged.
Why It Matters
The episode highlights sensitivity in India-Bangladesh diplomacy and signals that India intends to proceed with its neighbourhood policy despite comments by a regional leader.
Timeline
2 Events
Officials distance themselves from remarks; commitment to normalise ties unaffected
May 1, 2026
Indian officials distanced themselves from Mr. Sarma's observations, saying they were individual opinions; stakeholders aware of India's neighbourhood policy asserted that the commitment to normalise ties with Bangladesh will not be affected by those remarks.
Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over remarks by Assam CM
April 30, 2026
Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Indian envoy in connection with remarks made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.