Owaisi Flags Bangladesh Ties as 'Security Test,' Rejects China's Mediation Claim

• AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi urged the Modi government to restore good ties with Bangladesh, citing its stability as crucial for India's security, especially in the North-East.
• Owaisi called the restoration of ties with Dhaka a 'real test' for the Modi government, following External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's attendance at Khaleda Zia's funeral.
• He demanded the Centre officially rebut China's 'surprising' claim of mediating between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor.
• Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated Beijing mediated in various conflicts, including India-Pakistan tensions, a claim shared on X by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
• India consistently dismisses third-party mediation, maintaining that the Operation Sindoor confrontation was resolved through direct military-to-military communication.

Why It Matters: Owaisi challenges Modi govt on Bangladesh ties and demands rebuttal of China's mediation claim.