Indian politician Asaduddin Owaisi condemned comments by former BDR Commission chief Fazlur Rahman, who suggested Bangladesh should consider occupying India’s northeast if war breaks out between India and Pakistan, and even seek military cooperation with China. In response, Owaisi said, “You must remember that as an independent nation, your very existence is indebted to India.” He criticized Pakistan, calling it a failed nation that will never allow India peace, but maintained that India will always remain the stronger power.