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Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul has strongly protested a social media post by India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Bangladesh's Liberation War in 1971. In a post on his verified Facebook page today, Asif Nazrul attached a screenshot of Modi's post, and wrote, "I strongly protest. The day 16 December 1971 was the day of victory for Bangladesh. India was an ally of this victory, nothing more."
Earlier in the day, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), Modi wrote, "Today, on Vijay Diwas, we honour the courage and sacrifices of the brave soldiers who contributed to India's historic victory in 1971. Their selfless dedication and unwavering resolve safeguarded our nation and brought glory to us.
"This day is a tribute to their extraordinary valour and their unshakeable spirit. Their sacrifices will forever inspire generations and remain deeply embedded in our nation's history."
Meanwhile, Anti-Discrimination Student Movement Convener Hasnat Abdullah also criticised Modi's post.
Taking to his verified Facebook page, Hasnat wrote, "It was the Liberation War of Bangladesh, which took place to win freedom from Pakistan. But Modi has claimed this as India's war and their achievement. Bangladesh's existence has been absent in their statement."
Hasnat further said, "I see this as a threat to our independence, sovereignty and oneness when India claims Bangladesh's independence as their own achievement. It is a must for us to fight against this threat by India. We need to carry on this fight."
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