Shashi Tharoor Condemns Sheikh Hasina's Death Sentence: 'I Don't Believe in the Death Penalty'
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Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has expressed his disapproval of the death sentence handed to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by the International Crimes Tribunal. According to Tharoor, he does not support the death penalty, regardless of the country it's being applied in. The former prime minister was found guilty of ordering the killings of student protesters last year, which led to her government's ousting. Tharoor stated that conducting a trial in absentia, where the defendant cannot defend themselves, is not an ideal situation, especially when the penalty is death. Bangladesh's foreign ministry has requested India to extradite Hasina, citing an existing bilateral agreement between the two countries. India has responded by saying it is committed to Bangladesh's best interests, including peace, democracy, and stability. Sheikh Hasina has rejected the charges, calling the tribunal 'rigged' and the verdict 'biased and politically motivated'. The former prime minister stated that the announcement was made by an unelected government without a democratic mandate. Tharoor's comments on the matter reflect his long-standing opposition to the death penalty, both domestically and internationally. He expressed his concerns over the verdict, finding it a 'troubling development'. The controversy surrounding Sheikh Hasina's death sentence is likely to continue, with India's stance on the matter remaining a key aspect of the situation.
