Priya Saha’s allegation purposive: Home minister

Senior Correspondent: Terming Priya Saha’s allegation as purposive and false, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has strongly condemned the false allegation made by her to US President Donald Trump.

“I’ve watched the video conversation between Priya Saha and Trump. It’s completely a lie and conspiracy,” the home minister told media.

Asaduzzaman Khan said Priya Saha’s allegations have no basis as no such incident has taken place in the country.

In the video clip that went viral on social media on Friday, Priya Saha was heard telling Trump that “Sir, I'm from Bangladesh. … 37 million Hindus, Buddhists and Christians are disappeared. Please help us - for the Bangladeshi people. We want to stay in our country.”

She also said there are 18 million minority people. “My request is, please help us, we don’t want to leave our country, just help us stay. I've lost my home, they've burned my home, they (have) taken away my land, but no judgment (is) yet taken please, please….”

Trump was heard asking her, “Who took the land and home? In reply, she said the Muslim fundamentalist groups. “Always they're getting the political shelter, always.”

At one stage, Trump extended his hand and held her hand. They kept their hands on each other for a few seconds.

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