BJP MP Dinesh Trivedi to become India’s next High Commissioner to Bangladesh – Who is he?
Mint·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Modi government has appointed BJP MP Dinesh Trivedi, a 75-year-old former Union Minister, as India's next High Commissioner to Bangladesh, succeeding diplomat Pranay Verma. The appointment marks a rare political appointment to the strategic diplomatic post. Trivedi previously served as Railway Minister under Manmohan Singh and joined BJP in 2021 after leaving Trinamool Congress. Official approval from Bangladesh government remains pending.
Key Entities
Dinesh TrivediBJPIndiaBangladeshPranay VermaModi governmentTrinamool Congress