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NDTV
28-04-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Protest Against Embankment Built By Bangladesh Near Tripura Border
Guwahati: The Youth Tipra Federation or YTF, the youth wing of the ruling BJP's alliance partner Tipra Motha party, staged a major protest on Monday at Bankar Market near the Bangladesh border in south Tripura, raising concerns over a high-rise embankment built by Bangladesh next to the Muhari river, close to the zero line. Bangladesh is building the embankment along the international border and locals fear floods in the Indian side, especially during monsoon. Carrying the Indian flag and party banners, the protesters attempted to march toward the embankment site. But they were halted by a heavy contingent of security forces, including Border Security Force personnel, who cited the risk of escalating tensions along the sensitive border region. During the protest, YTF members raised anti-Bangladesh slogans and trampled on posters of Mohammad Yunus, the chief advisor of Bangladesh's interim government, who recently made controversial comments in China, describing northeast India as "landlocked" and portraying Bangladesh as its "gateway to the sea" as he sought Chinese investment. Following negotiations between security officials and YTF leaders, including state president Suraj Debbarma and TTAADC South Zone chairman David Murasingh, a delegation was permitted to visit the border area to inspect the embankment and hold a symbolic protest. Speaking to the media later, YTF president Suraj Debbarma accused the Bangladeshi government of violating international border norms by building the embankment so close to Indian territory. "As citizens of India, it is our right and duty to protect our land and borders," Mr Debbarma asserted. He questioned why the government has not taken strong action against Bangladesh's activities yet and warned that Tipra Motha's "warriors of Maharaja" (referring to the party founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma) would not tolerate any encroachment. Mr Debbarma further threatened that if Bangladesh attempts to seize even an inch of India's land, Tipra Motha would intensify their demand for a "Greater Tipraland," reclaiming areas like the Chittagong Hill Tracts and Cox's Bazar, which were historically part of the erstwhile princely state of Tripura before Partition. Local villagers in Belonia, meanwhile, echoed concerns about the new embankment and urged Indian authorities to expedite the construction of a protective embankment on their side to prevent potential flooding during the upcoming rainy season.
Express Tribune
21-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
'Pak-India ties can suddenly improve'
Former foreign minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri and prominent Indian journalist and peace activist Ashis Ray emphasized the urgent need for dialogue and improved relations between Pakistan and India during a high-profile event held in Lahore on Thursday The event, attended by leading media personalities, retired civil and military officials, academics, and civil society members, highlighted the challenges and opportunities in fostering peace between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Kasuri, who served as Pakistan's Foreign Minister from 2002 to 2007, opened the session by reflecting on the tumultuous history of Pakistan-India relations. He noted that while the relationship has seen both highs and lows, the current state of affairs is one of the worst in history, barring times of actual war. He attributed this decline to rising nationalist rhetoric in India, which has been used to polarize voters through anti-Muslim, anti-Pakistan, and anti-Bangladesh sentiments. However, Kasuri remained optimistic, recalling past instances where relations improved unexpectedly, such as former president Pervez Musharraf's warm reception in New Delhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surprise visit to Lahore in 2015. "Dialogue, dialogue, dialogue is the only way forward," Kasuri asserted, stressing that Pakistan and India cannot afford to remain locked in hostility. He cautioned that terrorism poses an equal threat to both countries and could undermine any potential diplomatic progress. Kasuri also highlighted the importance of resolving the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, referencing the four-point formula (actually comprising 11-12 points) that was nearly agreed upon during the 2004-2008 peace process. Speaking on the occasion, Ashis Ray, a London-based journalist, author, and grandnephew of Indian freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose, delivered the keynote address. Ray, who has authored "The Trial that Shook Britain", a book about the Red Fort Trials of Indian National Army soldiers in 1945-46, emphasized the shared history and cultural ties between the two nations. He proposed a three-point plan to foster people-to-people connections. This includes leveraging technology to bring together artists, filmmakers, and musicians from both countries; allowing Pakistani cricketers to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Indian cricketers to participate in Pakistan's Super League (PSL) and encouraging joint ventures in neutral locations if direct exchanges are not feasible. Ray also highlighted the economic potential of improved relations, citing a 2023 World Bank study that found 85% of Pakistan's unrealized trade potential lies with India. "If trade can benefit both countries, why haven't we seized the opportunity?" he asked.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
False report Bangladesh 'banned Indian TV' fans tensions
"Indian satellite channels are banned in Bangladesh. Why is Yunus against the Indian media?" Indian news channel Republic Bangla wrote in a Facebook post to its 3.2 million followers on November 28, 2024. Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus has been a vocal critic of India for backing the iron-fisted rule of Sheikh Hasina, who was toppled in August in a student-led revolution (archived link). The 77-year-old Hasina -- whose government is accused of widespread human rights abuses -- remains in New Delhi where she took refuge after her ouster. The Facebook post shared a Republic Bangla news bulletin which claimed "all Indian satellite channels are shut in Bangladesh". "The telecast is closed from today. Another example of anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh," reads a news ticker on screen. Bangladeshi lawyers in November submitted a petition to the High Court seeking a ban on Republic Bangla for allegedly spreading false information and anti-Bangladesh propaganda (archived link). A later petition called to prohibit the broadcast of all Indian television channels in the country (archived link). The court has not yet ruled on either petition as of January 27, 2025. However, Republic Bangla's report sparked a flurry of anti-Indian comments from members of the public who appeared to believe the ban had taken effect. "Bangladesh is a peaceful country of civilized people, Indian channels cannot run here," one person commented on the Facebook post. "So I thank Dr Yunus. May Allah have mercy on him." "Let the war with India be declared," another wrote. Journalists at AFP's Dhaka bureau were able to watch Indian TV channels including Republic Bangla on January 27. The president of the Cable Operators Association of Bangladesh (COAB), which oversees international satellite channels in the country, said on January 23 there had been no ban on Indian television channels. "All the Indian channels are open here. The news that has spread online is totally fake," ABM Saiful Hossain Sohel told AFP. Ahammad Foyez, a spokesman for the chief advisor's office, also told AFP on January 26 that the government had taken no such decision.
