Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN)-BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has refuted the Indian side claim that a number of Bangladeshis are immigrated to India saying that they are doing well in their country.
Khaleda, the two time former prime minister of Bangladesh, expressed the view during an exclusive interview to The Indian Express at her office on Sunday.
She also spoke of her expectations of the Narendra Modi government, her thoughts on the previous UPA government, and politics in Bangladesh.
On a query does the Modi government’s stance on illegal immigration cause you concern, she said, “I don’t think many Bangladeshis go to India… they are all doing quite well here.”
She also termed the Modi government’s claim of “illegal immigrants from Bangladesh in India” as “election campaign”.
“We heard this mentioned many times during the election campaign. We also heard about in the past. Nobody has given any clear proof that there are illegal immigrants from Bangladesh in India. …….During elections, people say a lot of things to win —,” Khaleda added.
She also hoped that the Land Boundary Agreement between India and Bangladesh will be resolved soon under the leadership of Modi government.
“The agreement was signed in 1974. Bangladesh ratified it the same year but India has not yet done so… The people in the enclaves are undergoing immense suffering. They have been living in a state of uncertainty for so long. This has a negative effect on our relationship. Now that the BJP is in office with such a huge majority, it is expected that this will be resolved soon,” Khaleda said.
BBN/SS-01July14-2:30pm (BST)
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