In February 2025, India Today conducted an opinion survey across eight northeastern states of India. The survey, titled India Today Mode of the Northeast, asked citizens their opinions on the Indian government’s decision to shelter Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The survey presented three main options. 23% of respondents expressed support for the notion that “Sheikh Hasina is an ally of India, and it is appropriate to shelter her.” On the contrary, 37.6% opposed it. A significant 55% of respondents stated, “In the current situation, to advance India’s relations with Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina should be sent back.” Meanwhile, 21.1% opposed this viewpoint. Only 16% of those surveyed suggested, “Sheikh Hasina should not be sent back to Bangladesh, but could be asked to go to another country,” while 29.1% disagreed.