India condemns demolition of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman's residence in Bangladesh

India on Thursday strongly condemned the demolition of residence of Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rehman and described it as a symbol of heroic resistance of the people of the country against forces of occupation and oppression.

MEA spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said, "It is regrettable that the historic residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, a symbol of the heroic resistance of the people of Bangladesh against the forces of occupation and oppression, was destroyed on February 5."

Earlier, Bangladesh lodged a strong protest against "false and fabricated statements" made by former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in exile in India. She had delivered a virtual address to her supporters on Wednesday. Through the protest note, handed over to acting high commissioner of India in Dhaka, Pawan Badhe, the foreign ministry conveyed "deep concern, disappointment and serious reservation" of Bangladesh.


Bangladesh Nationalist Party has strongly objected to the demolition of the country's founding father. BNP standing committee member Hafizuddin Ahmed said these actions might be aimed at "destroying democracy".