Sheikh Hasina's son dismisses media reports of her visa revocation, says 'eternally grateful' to PM Modi
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Sajeeb Wazed Joy has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his government's quick action following the developments in the neighbouring country which led to her departure.
Sheikh Hasina's son also dismissed media reports of a revocation of her visa stating that no one has revoked the visa of the Awami League leader and neither has she applied for political asylum anywhere.
In an exclusive interview with ANI, Wazed said «No one has revoked her visa. She has not applied for political asylum anywhere. Those are all rumors.»
He also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for saving Sheikh Hasina's life.
«My message to the government of India, is my personal gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for his government's quick action in saving my mother's life. I am eternally grateful,» he said.
«India needs to take a leadership role in the world, and not let other foreign powers dictate the situation. Because this is India's neighbourhood. This is India's eastern side,» he said.
Wazed pointed out that during Hasina's regime, the Bangladesh grew economically and was at peace.
«No one can deny that Sheikh Hasina's government kept peace in Bangladesh, kept economic growth, stopped insurgency and kept the eastern side of our subcontinent stable. We are the only government that has proven we can do it. Other governments have tried. They have failed,» he said.
Wazed termed the new government was unconstitutional because the Bangladeshi constitution states
