Senior Congress leader and former diplomat Mani Shankar Aiyar shared his thoughts on the political climate in Bangladesh in an interview with IANS on Thursday. He stated that Sheikh Hasina was the best prime minister for India and that she has always had a friendly relationship with India. She applauded the Indian government's choice to provide assistance amid her need. Aiyar also concurred with accusations that foreigners were meddling in the political unrest in Bangladesh.