Biggest challenge since 1971: House panel flags China-Pak role in Bangladesh crisis

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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, chaired by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, has warned that the unfolding situation in Bangladesh is turning out to be India's biggest strategic nightmare in the neighbouring country since the 1971 Liberation War, citing concerns over political shifts, generational disconnect and growing external influence from China and Pakistan.

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New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 18, 2025 19:33 IST

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, chaired by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, has warned that the unfolding situation in Bangladesh is turning out to be India’s biggest strategic nightmare in the neighbouring country since the 1971 Liberation War, citing concerns over political shifts, generational disconnect and growing external influence from China and Pakistan.

The committee presented its report on India-Bangladesh relations in Parliament, drawing on non-official evidence and testimonies recorded during its deliberations.

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Dec 18, 2025

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