The Indian government has stated that former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is not being allowed to engage in any political activities while staying in India.

The clarification was made before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, which said Hasina has been granted refuge solely on humanitarian grounds, in line with India’s long-standing tradition of providing shelter to individuals facing grave threats or existential crises.

Although Sheikh Hasina has reportedly held virtual meetings with party leaders, issued public statements and given interviews to various media outlets from India, New Delhi maintains that it has not permitted her to carry out political activities from its territory.

The committee’s report, titled “The Future of India-Bangladesh Relations,” was presented in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. It outlines the government’s response to the committee’s recommendations and observations. The panel is chaired by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.

The report also states that Bangladesh’s request for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition is being examined by the relevant Indian authorities in accordance with existing laws and established legal procedures.

According to the committee, New Delhi is currently reviewing Dhaka’s extradition request through the appropriate legal channels.

Sheikh Hasina has been living in India since leaving Bangladesh following the mass student-led uprising in 2024 that led to her removal from power. However, the Indian government has not disclosed her exact location or place of residence.