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Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar they want to give time to Sheikh Hasina - who is currently in New Delhi following her resignation as Bangladesh prime minister - to let the India’s central government know about her future course of action.
Jaishankar came up statement while chairing an all-party meeting to discuss Bangladesh’s ongoing situation on Tuesday, according to a NDTV report that quoted sources.
Sources say the foreign minister discussed the Centre's strategy to limit the fall out with the new dispensation in Bangladesh for backing the ousted leader.
"It's a prevailing situation. The government will take appropriate action at the right time," Mr Jaishankar reportedly said in the meeting.
"He also said that the government is monitoring the evolving situation and that it is in touch with the Bangladeshi Army - which is set to form an interim government after Ms Hasina's ouster - to ensure the safety of the Indian nationals and the minorities in the neighbouring state," the NDTV says.
India’s Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also attended the meeting.