Sheikh Hasina's son dismisses media reports of her visa revocation, says "eternally grateful" to PM Modi

Sajeeb Wazed Joy expresses gratitude to PM Modi for saving Sheikh Hasina's life, criticizes unconstitutional Bangladeshi government.

Son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his government’s quick action following the developments in the neighbouring country which led to her departure.

Sheikh Hasina’s son also dismissed media reports of a revocation of her visa stating that no one has revoked the visa of the Awami League leader and neither has she applied for political asylum anywhere.

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In an exclusive interview with ANI, Mr. Wazed said “No one has revoked her visa. She has not applied for political asylum anywhere. Those are all rumors.”

He also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for saving Sheikh Hasina’s life.

“My message to the government of India, is my personal gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for his government’s quick action in saving my mother’s life. I am eternally grateful,” he said.

“India needs to take a leadership role in the world, and not let other foreign powers dictate the situation. Because this is India’s neighbourhood. This is India’s eastern side,” he said.