Muhammad Yunus NEW DELHI: Muhammad Yunus’s reference to the northeastern states without recognising them as a part of India in his farewell address as the chief adviser of Bangladesh’s interim govt drew a sharp takedown from BJP functionary Mahesh Jethmalani who said he has presided over a country that looks increasingly “unmoored”.”Bangladesh deserves serious statecraft. Instead, it has got a headline-chasing interim figure who treats India as a prop. The Soros-lackey chameleon called Md Yunus,” the senior advocate said, who slammed his telivised address to the nation on Monday as another gratuitous sermon on India. Yunus Rakes Up India’s ‘Seven Sisters’ In Exit Speech, Hails Bangladesh’s Ties With China The swearing-in of BNP chairman Tarique Rahman as Bangladesh’s PM on Tuesday marked the end of the Yunus-headed interim govt, which took charge following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina govt after violent protests in 2024.”The headline-chasing head sprinkled his televised address with the familiar sovereignty/dignity theatrics and a sly reference to India’s north-east and seven sisters of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura – without calling them part of India,” Jethmalani said. “When you can’t govern, you grandstand. When you can’t stabilise your own country, you try to manufacture an external villain – preferably the neighbour that actually functions.”Yunus, he said, wasn’t elected and instead instigated a volatile interim perch and has since presided over a Bangladesh that looks increasingly unmoored. He speaks as if he is Bangladesh’s permanent conscience and the irony is almost comic, Jethmalani said.”All he will be remembered for is a hubris that is beyond redemption whose ideological shape-shifting is the tell. One day he behaves like a global icon; the next he is the local strongman-in-waiting, feeding the same old insinuations for applause. That is what happens when your politics is held together by networks and patronage, not mandate and performance,” he said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEstonian Prez Alar Karis Calls India ‘Cradle Of Civilisation’; Seeks Cooperation In AI, Green TechFormer Assam Congress Chief Bhupen Borah to Join BJP, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma ConfirmsPM Modi Invites Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to India, Om Birla Hands Over Letter in DhakaIndian Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Minor Detained In New JerseyMumbai Hosts Modi-Macron Talks, Rafale In Focus; Bill Gates To Attend AI Summit Under Epstein CloudFrom 1910 To Today: PM Modi Revives Veer Savarkar Saga During Talks With France President MacronWatch Macron’s Diary Unfold: Jog, 26/11 Homage And High-Stakes Meet With PM ModiPM Modi, Emmanuel Macron Vow Strong India-France Anti Terror Front, Signals Big G7-BRICS BridgePM Modi, Emmanuel Macron Elevate India France Ties, Inaugurate H125 Line And Expand Strategic AgendaIndia, France Launch H125 Helicopter Line In Karnataka, Rajnath Singh Sees Export And Jobs Surge123Photostories7 renovation mistakes that can lower your property’s value10 common plants that don’t need seeds to growSaree shopping in India: 5 must-visit cities for authentic traditional drapesThe 50 Recap: Nikki Tamboli says she hurt her family after a fight with boyfriend Arbaz Patel; Urvashi Dholakia and Arushi Chawla returnRamadan 2026: How to make Mushroom and Soya Kebab for Iftar5 Vastu-approved flowering plants you must grow to attract luck and prosperity8 smart ways to include beetroot in kids’ breakfastHow to make Dahi wale Aloo for dinner at homeIndia’s top 5 states leading residential real estate market in 20267 car maintenance tips every owner should know123Hot PicksEmmanuel Macron India VisitGold rate todaySaudi Labour Law ViolationVB-G RAM G schemeIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingMichael JordanJutta LeerdamLauren KyleTyreek HillMike EvansKayla NicoleCardi BPuka Nacua And Charlotte Flair Dating RumorsTyson FuryJake Paul Fiance
NEW DELHI: Muhammad Yunus’s reference to the northeastern states without recognising them as a part of India in his farewell address as the chief adviser of Bangladesh’s interim govt drew a sharp takedown from BJP functionary Mahesh Jethmalani who said he has presided over a country that looks increasingly “unmoored”.“Bangladesh deserves serious statecraft. Instead, it has got a headline-chasing interim figure who treats India as a prop. The Soros-lackey chameleon called Md Yunus,” the senior advocate said, who slammed his telivised address to the nation on Monday as another gratuitous sermon on India.
The swearing-in of BNP chairman Tarique Rahman as Bangladesh’s PM on Tuesday marked the end of the Yunus-headed interim govt, which took charge following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina govt after violent protests in 2024.“The headline-chasing head sprinkled his televised address with the familiar sovereignty/dignity theatrics and a sly reference to India’s north-east and seven sisters of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura – without calling them part of India,” Jethmalani said. “When you can’t govern, you grandstand. When you can’t stabilise your own country, you try to manufacture an external villain – preferably the neighbour that actually functions.”Yunus, he said, wasn’t elected and instead instigated a volatile interim perch and has since presided over a Bangladesh that looks increasingly unmoored. He speaks as if he is Bangladesh’s permanent conscience and the irony is almost comic, Jethmalani said.“All he will be remembered for is a hubris that is beyond redemption whose ideological shape-shifting is the tell. One day he behaves like a global icon; the next he is the local strongman-in-waiting, feeding the same old insinuations for applause. That is what happens when your politics is held together by networks and patronage, not mandate and performance,” he said.
