Sheikh Hasina said that Bangladesh was making diplomatic efforts to persuade Myanmar to take back the Rohingyas who have fled violence in Rakhine state.
In a much-awaited affidavit in SC, the MHA made its stand clear saying the fundamental right to settle in any part of the country was available only to citizens and not the Rohingyas.
The Nobel Peace laureate's global image has been damaged by violence since Rohingya insurgents attacked Myanmar security forces on August 25.
"It was an encouraging address and contained a very positive message," India's Ambassador to Myanmar Vikram Misri said.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh reiterated the government's stand that Rohingyas are illegal migrants who pose a threat to India's internal security.
Centre today told the Supreme Court that Rohingya Muslims are “a serious security threat to the country”.
Seeking more time to file a detailed response in this regard, the Centre further stated that militant elements among the Rohingyas are active in Delhi, Hyderabad, Mewar and Jammu
More than 300,000 Rohingya have poured into Bangladesh since the latest flare-up in violence on August 25, adding to around 300,000 refugees already living in Bangladesh, close to the border with Myanmar.
One of the dozens of boats carrying Rohingyas to the Bangladeshi border town of Teknaf capsized on Thursday and at least two people drowned.
Sheikh Hasina has asked Myanmar to stop the violence that led 3 lakh Rohingyas refugees to Bangladesh
The central government had on August 9 told the Parliament that more than 14,000 Rohingyas, registered with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, were at present staying in India.
Kiren Rijiju's comments came two days after UN human Rights Chief Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein flayed any attempts by India to deport Rohingyas to Myanmar.
Suu Kyi was missing the assembly, which opened Tuesday and runs through September 25, in order to address domestic security issues.
At least 3,13,000 Rohingya have arrived since August 25, when Rohingya insurgents attacked police posts, prompting Myanmar’s military to retaliate with what it called ‘clearance operations’ to root out the rebels.
According to UN estimates, over 1,000 people may have been killed in the crackdown launched by Myanmar army in Rakhine state.
Suu Kyi received the award for "her non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights" while standing up against military rulers.
According to the United Nations, around 2,70,000 Rohingya Muslims have crossed into Bangladesh from Myanmar in the last two weeks.
India today refused to be a part of a declaration adopted against Myanmar over Rohingya violence at an international conference in Bali
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