Bangladesh controversy: Bangladesh enraged over Assam CM’s statement, summoned Indian Ambassador and expressed strong protest

Diplomatic tension has increased between India and Bangladesh. Bangladesh has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of India after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s statement about sending back foreign nationals. Now former diplomat Veena Sikri has also given her opinion on this entire matter, she has called this step of Bangladesh as unnecessary.

Why did Bangladesh call the Indian ambassador?

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had given a statement on 26 April 2026, in which he had talked about sending 20 foreign nationals back to Bangladesh. After this statement, the Government of Bangladesh got angry and they called the Acting High Commissioner of India Pawan Badhe on 30 April 2026. The Foreign Ministry of Bangladesh expressed its deep displeasure over this statement and called it harmful for bilateral relations. Bangladesh says that such public statements spoil relations and it is completely wrong.

What is the stand and rules of Assam government?

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has made it clear that his government is committed to making Assam infiltration free. He said a ‘pushback’ approach was being adopted to deport alleged illegal immigrants, often without following the formal deportation process. Besides, he has also mentioned the re-implementation of the ‘Immigrants Expulsion from Assam Act’ of 1950.

What did former diplomat Veena Sikri say on this?

Former Indian diplomat Veena Sikri has called this decision of Bangladesh completely unnecessary. He says that illegal immigration is a real problem, which both the countries should accept. According to Sikri, this issue should be resolved through mutual dialogue and a structured dialogue. He gave the example of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s visit to India in 1992, when both the countries had agreed to solve this problem through dialogue.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why did Bangladesh call India’s ambassador?

When Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma talked about pushback of illegal immigrants to Bangladesh, Bangladesh expressed strong objection and summoned the Indian Ambassador.

What did former diplomat Veena Sikri suggest on this controversy?

Veena Sikri said that it was not necessary to call the ambassador. He suggested that the problem of illegal infiltration should be resolved through mutual and formal negotiations like the 1992 agreement.