"Take Back Your Citizens": MEA Tells Bangladesh To Stop Comments And Start Repatriation

India has delivered a sharp reality check to Dhaka following Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman's comments on the West Bengal election results. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal dismissed the remarks, stating the real issue is the pending repatriation of illegal Bangladeshis. He revealed that over 2,860 nationality verification cases are currently stuck with the Bangladesh government, some for more than five years. New Delhi has officially called on Dhaka to expedite these verifications and cooperate in the smooth return of illegal immigrants, making it clear that diplomatic cooperation is a two-way street.