Shashi Tharoor Calls for Quick Resolution Amid Bangladesh Violence

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed optimism for a quick resolution as violence in Bangladesh escalated, resulting in 93 deaths and many injuries. The Ministry of External Affairs has warned Indian citizens in Bangladesh to exercise caution. The unrest is driven by anti-government protests demanding civil service reform.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has voiced hope for a swift solution following a surge in violence in Bangladesh, which has seen at least 93 fatalities and thousands injured. Recent reports indicate widespread clashes using live ammunition.

'Certainly, I believe the external affairs ministry must be meticulously monitoring the situation. Everything I'm hearing from the media is highly alarming. There are significant law and order issues, and while we respect the government's prerogatives greatly,' remarked Tharoor while speaking to ANI on Monday. The Congress MP emphasized that it is an 'internal affair' but noted that Indians would like to see peace restored promptly.

'Nonetheless, we hope and pray for a rapid resolution, bringing back peace and calm. This is a neighboring country, with people who are like our cousins, if not our brothers and sisters,' he added. Reports reveal that anti-government protests have erupted in at least 20 Bangladeshi districts since Sunday, as student-led non-cooperation movements aim to pressure Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina into resignation. Tensions escalated when Awami League members took to the streets to suppress the protests.

Amid ongoing turmoil, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has warned Indian citizens in Bangladesh to remain vigilant and limit their movements. 'Considering the developments, Indian nationals are strongly advised against traveling to Bangladesh until further notice,' MEA stated officially on Sunday.

'All Indian nationals currently in Bangladesh are urged to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements, and maintain contact with the High Commission of India in Dhaka via emergency numbers 8801958383679, 8801958383680, 8801937400591,' the Ministry added. The protests, driven by demands to reform the civil service quota system benefiting descendants of 1971 war veterans, have led to attacks on state television headquarters and police booths in Dhaka.

(With inputs from agencies.)