Hasina was in power for 15 consecutive years and maintained excellent relationships with both UPA and NDA governments. Hasina’s departure is a wild card moment for New Delhi, and one that it probably didn’t foresee in the near future. Things looked quite different in June when Harris was in India for PM Modi’s oath-taking ceremony. Her second visit in June, the first by a head of state after the BJP-led coalition came to power, showcased the usual bonhomie.
