Indian opposition leader and BJP politician Suvendu Adhikari has alleged that the death sentence handed to former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was issued under Pakistan’s influence. Speaking to ANI on November 17, Adhikari described Hasina as a progressive Muslim and a figure connected to Bengali culture, asserting that she was never associated with extremists. His remarks came after Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal reportedly sentenced Hasina to death for crimes against humanity. Meanwhile, India’s Ministry of External Affairs stated that it had taken note of the tribunal’s verdict and reiterated India’s commitment to peace, democracy, participation, and stability in Bangladesh. The ministry emphasized that India, as a close neighbor, would continue to work constructively with all parties in Bangladesh to achieve these goals.