After Nepal, Pakistan, and now the leaders of Bangladesh have reacted strongly to the graffiti of ‘Akhand Bharat’ in the Parliament of India. Political parties of Bangladesh have expressed anger that Bangladesh has also been shown in this graffiti.
These parties have held demonstrations criticizing the graffiti. These Bangladeshi parties have demanded from India that the graffiti should be removed. Meanwhile, on criticism from the neighbors, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has clearly stated that the map does not depict ‘Akhand Bharat’ but the ‘Empire’ of Emperor Ashoka.
India has also said that it respects the sovereignty of all neighboring countries. Even after this statement from India, protest continues in Bangladesh and Nepal. The ruling Awami League in Bangladesh has not responded to the issue.
Party leaders said they are trying to ascertain what message the map is trying to convey. Awami League leaders refused to comment on the issue. He said that he had no idea about the map of Akhand Bharat.
The Foreign Ministry of Bangladesh has also not given any statement on this issue. Meanwhile, Hasanul Haq Inu, leader of the JSD party, part of the Awami League alliance, said there was no such thing as a united India on the political map after 1947.
He said that it is undesirable to show undivided India in the Parliament of India. He hoped that the Indian authorities would rectify it and display the correct map.