Jaishankar: Hasina's India stay personal; India prioritizes Bangladesh democracy

• EAM S Jaishankar stated that former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's continued stay in India is a personal decision influenced by the circumstances that forced her to leave Dhaka.
• Hasina fled to India last August due to political unrest in Bangladesh and was later sentenced to death in absentia for "crimes against humanity."
• Jaishankar emphasized India's preference for a credible democratic process and fair elections in Bangladesh.
• India seeks stability and democratic legitimacy for its neighbor, Bangladesh.

Why It Matters: India's foreign policy on regional stability and democratic processes is key.