India says its position over Hasina extradition remains the same

India on Tuesday said it continues to maintain the previous position regarding the extradition of ousted dictator Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh, adding that the matter would be treated as a “legal one” as always.

“The issue is a legal one, and would be dealt with accordingly,” said Randhir Jaiswal, the spokesperson for India's Ministry of External Affairs, at a briefing in New Delhi.

Randhir made the remark after a journalist asked about Delhi’s position regarding a recent debate in Bangladesh over Hasina’s extradition and surrender.

The debate has resurfaced following Hasina’s recent interview to Reuters, where the Awami League chief claimed she, and her party colleagues, plant to return to Bangladesh and surrender before the country’s law in December.

Bangladesh has repeatedly asked Indian authorities to hand over Hasina, as she has been convicted over crimes against humanity in the country.