Political Crisis in Bangladesh: Implications for India and Regional Stability
UPSC Relevance
Prelims: International Relations (India and its neighborhood - Bangladesh), Regional groupings.
Mains:
GS Paper 2: India and its neighborhood- relations; Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
Key Highlights from the News
The article argues that the Interim Government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus, which came to power in Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina's government was ousted in August 2024, has violated many promises.
This change of government was not a "student protest," but rather a planned move by the extremist Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI).
This interim government, instead of fulfilling its primary duty of holding elections, is trying to delay elections under the guise of constitutional reforms.
Under this administration, widespread violence is occurring against minorities (Hindus, Christians, Buddhists) and Awami League activists.
Institutions like the media and judiciary have been weakened, and the country's economic crisis has worsened.
This government, which adopts a hostile stance towards India, is trying to form a new axis with China and Pakistan.
The article states that even in this crisis, India has adopted a patient approach and hopes that democracy will be restored.
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