India's diplomatic relations with Bangladesh have been strained due to a series of anti-India statements and threats made by Bangladeshi political leaders and citizens. The situation has escalated to the point where India has summoned Bangladesh's High Commissioner in New Delhi to issue a formal diplomatic protest. The tension arises from a leader of Bangladesh's National Citizen Party (NCP) making provocative remarks about India's 'Seven Sisters' states, which are located in the country's northeast. The NCP leader, Hasnat Abdullah, claimed that Dhaka would shelter forces hostile to Delhi and help sever these states from India. India has dismissed these allegations, with the Foreign Ministry asserting that the Bangladeshi government should ensure internal law and order, including for the purpose of holding peaceful elections. The rise of anti-India sentiments in Bangladesh is concerning, especially given the country's history with Pakistan during the 1971 liberation war. This has led to a complete detachment from India and an affinity towards Pakistan, which was responsible for the torture, rape, and murder of lakhs of Bangladeshis. The situation is further complicated by the influence of radical Islam in the country. The continuous anti-India statements from political platforms in Bangladesh, including provocative ones about India's northeast, have been triggered by comments made by Muhammad Yunus. This has created a tense diplomatic environment, and it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold.
