India Denies Responsibility for Bangladesh Floods, Calls Narrative Misleading

The Ministry of External Affairs dismissed reports blaming India for floods in Bangladesh as 'factually not correct'. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized India's timely data exchange with Bangladesh and attributed the flooding to excessive rains. The narrative led to anti-India sentiment, but MEA clarified various points during a press briefing.

In response to reports blaming India for causing floods in parts of Bangladesh, the Ministry of External Affairs has firmly denied these claims, calling them 'factually not correct' and 'misleading'.

At a recent media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted that the reports ignore India's consistent and timely exchange of critical water management data with Bangladesh. He attributed the flooding to incessant and excessive rains.

Jaiswal further clarified that the allegations have sparked unwarranted anti-India sentiments. He also discussed issues like the safe passage of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India and recent comments on bilateral projects affected by Bangladesh's political turmoil.