MAHENDERGARH, 08.04.25-A two-day national seminar on "Crises in Bangladesh: Problems and Challenges for India" was organized by the Department of Political Science and the School of Social Sciences in collaboration with SHoD, Haryana, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The inaugural session featured insightful discussions from various distinguished speakers.

Prof. (Dr.) Tankeshwar Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of the University, opened the event by highlighting that many protests in Bangladesh are strategically instigated with specific objectives in mind. He pointed to the ongoing crisis in Bangladesh as a prime example of such movements.
The keynote speaker, Dr. Rajeev Nayan, from Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses emphasized the importance of understanding nationalism within its cultural and historical contexts. He argued that the current discourse in Bangladesh diverges significantly from its historical roots, suggesting an urgent need to rethink the framework of International Relations in this context. Prof. Satish Kumar, the chief guest from IGNOU, discussed the growing unrest in Bangladesh and warned that it could lead to increasing radicalism. He stressed the importance of India taking a more active role in addressing the crisis and ensuring regional stability. The seminar provided a platform for these critical discussions, underlining the interconnectedness of Bangladesh's situation and India's national security concerns. Social worker Captain Hansraj also addressed the inaugural session and mentioned that the topic of the national seminar is very important in the current scenario. He expressed hope that participants would explore various aspects of this topic over the next two days.
The session began with a welcome address by Prof. Payal Chandel, Dean of the School of Social Sciences, who introduced the guests. Prof. Rajiv Kumar Singh, Head of the Department of Political Science, briefed the attendees about the program. Prof. Rajiv Kumar said that this seminar set the stage for a deeper exploration of the complex challenges posed by the situation in Bangladesh and its implications for India. The session concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Prof. Ramesh Kumar, acknowledging the contributions of all speakers and participants.