AL shouldn’t be embarrassed over Momen's speech: Abdur Rahman

Awami League Presidium Member Abdur Rahman has said Awami League shouldn’t be embarrassed over Foreign Minister Abdul Momen's speech as he is not a party member.

He said: "He is not a member of our party. So, we shouldn’t be embarrassed for his remarks seeking India’s support in staying in power. But we would request him to be responsible."

He said this when asked if Awami League is embarrassed about the foreign minister's recent comments.

Abdur Rahman said his party colleagues have requested Momen not to make any such comments, but have not provided any formal instruction.

"But, surely our prime minister will look into it as he is a cabinet member," he added.

In the opening ceremony of Janmashtami festival at JM Sen Hall in Chattogram on Thursday, Foreign Minister Abdul Momen said he has requested the Indian government to do whatever necessary for the continuation of Sheikh Hasina's government.

The statement triggered widespread criticism.