“The request is being examined as part of the ongoing judicial and internal legal processes. We will continue to engage constructively on this issue with all stakeholders. We continue to follow all developments very closely,” Jaiswal said while addressing a weekly media briefing.
The extradition request, which India first acknowledged receiving in 2025, is now undergoing a rigorous assessment within India’s judicial framework. Jaiswal emphasized that the process is bound by internal legal protocols.
Despite sensitivities over Hasina’s presence in India – where she has remained since her ouster in August 2024 – New Delhi is signaling a “business as usual” approach towards the new administration.
Highlighting the ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two countries, Jaiswal said, “I would also like to emphasize that the External Affairs Minister reiterated India’s desire to engage constructively with the new government and further strengthen bilateral relations.”