Evening briefing: Sheikh Hasina's son takes U-turn; Manipur govt on CM's viral audio clip, and more
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On Thursday, the Manipur government announced that police are investigating the origins of a controversial audio clip purportedly featuring offensive remarks by Chief Minister Biren Singh. The government dismissed the clip as ‘fake’ and accused its release on social media of being a deliberate attempt to disrupt the state's ongoing peace process amid ethnic violence. Labeling the incident as a 'conspiracy,' the government stressed that the Manipur Police are actively working to trace the source of the defamatory material. Emphasizing their commitment to restoring peace, the government reiterated the importance of maintaining stability in the region. Dig Deeper
On Thursday, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, stated that she will return to Bangladesh once democracy is restored, though it’s undecided if she will come back as a "retired or active" politician. Joy’s comments followed earlier assertions that Hasina would not return. The 76-year-old leader, who resigned and fled to India under military escort, arrived at Hindon airbase near Delhi on Monday. She has since been relocated to an undisclosed safe location. The uncertainty surrounding her return continues amid ongoing political instability in Bangladesh. Dig Deeper
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