BJP spokesperson RP Singh projected a bright future for India-Bangladesh diplomacy as Dhaka prepares for its new government’s inauguration on February 17. In his IANS interaction on February 15, Singh noted PM Modi’s unavailability due to prior engagements, with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stepping in to represent New Delhi.
Extolling the enduring alliance forged through history, Singh affirmed India’s steadfast policy of neighborly goodwill. ‘The new leadership will undoubtedly propel our partnership forward, reinforcing mutual support,’ he anticipated.
Turning to the T20 World Cup’s India vs Pakistan showdown, Singh tackled the surrounding controversy head-on. Referencing the ongoing ‘Operation Sindoor,’ he cautioned Pakistan against provocations, promising escalated retaliation. Nonetheless, he insisted on insulating cricket from geopolitical tensions. ‘Embrace the game’s ethos without injecting unnecessary drama,’ he advised.
Regarding inter-player courtesies, Singh championed freedom of choice. ‘Personal sentiments guide such decisions; no official instructions have been issued.’ His parting words brimmed with confidence: India would triumph in the contest.