Bangladesh army stands guard at the premises of the Prothom Alo daily newspaper after angry protesters set it on fire after news reached the country from Singapore of the death of a prominent activist Sharif Osman Hadi, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. ap/pti(AP12_19_2025_000003B)
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KC Singh: VHP Protests Undermined India's Stance on Bangladesh Unrest, Restraint Needed

  • Former diplomat KC Singh states VHP protests outside Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi played into Dhaka's hands.
  • Singh argues India should have shown greater restraint and used diplomatic channels instead of public demonstrations.
  • He highlights the killing of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi and subsequent unrest, economic stress, and political volatility in Bangladesh.
  • India has limited room for manoeuvre and must wait for a clear mandate from a new Bangladeshi government.
  • Singh cautions against using Bangladesh for domestic political messaging, as it worsens bilateral ties.

Why It Matters: KC Singh urges India to show restraint, as VHP protests on Bangladesh unrest were counterproductive and aided Dhaka.

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