Mamata Banerjee Urges Bangladesh to Free Jailed Fishermen

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has urged the Bangladesh government to release 84 fishermen from the state who were arrested for illegally crossing the border. She emphasized the importance of maintaining friendly relations with Bangladesh and has sought legal avenues to resolve the issue.

West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has appealed to the Bangladesh government for the release of 84 fishermen who were jailed for crossing the international border illegally. The appeal was made during a press interaction at the state secretariat.

Banerjee highlighted the strong bilateral friendship between India and Bangladesh, noting that incidents involving fishermen can often arise from misunderstandings or accidents like losing their way.

The CM stressed the importance of maintaining amicable relations with neighboring countries, especially in light of recent political changes, to ensure issues can be quickly resolved.