‘India Out’ campaign intensifies in Bangladesh

Citizens blamed alleged interference by the Modi government in their nation’s political affairs.

International: ‘India Out’ campaign intensifies in Bangladesh. Sheikh Hasina controversially won a one-sided election in Bangladesh. Since then, public started expression concerns and doubts after the announcement of Sheikh Hasina’s victory in the results of the disputed election.

Citizens blamed alleged interference by the Modi government in their nation’s political affairs.

Sheikh Hasina’s victory in what many deemed a one-sided election has sparked widespread skepticism and outcry among the populace.

Voicing their concerns over alleged political manipulation and undue support from India towards the ruling Awami League, Bangladeshi activists have called for a boycott of Indian products, citing the need to counter perceived interference in their democratic process.

The campaign has gained traction in recent months, with citizens expressing their disapproval through various means, including social media activism and consumer actions.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent remarks, seemingly in defense of the India, have further fueled discontent among the populace.

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The ramifications of the “India Out” campaign are already being felt in trade relations between Bangladesh and India, with a significant decline in the consumption of Indian goods.

Sheikh Hasina Wazed  is a Bangladeshi politician who has served as the tenth prime minister of Bangladesh from June 1996 to July 2001 and again since January 2009. She is the daughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father and first president of Bangladesh. Having served for a combined total of over 19 years, she is the longest serving prime minister in the history of Bangladesh. As of 1 April 2024, she is the world’s longest-serving female head of government.