New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- Former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Friday pointed to the escalation in "orchestrated" protests targeting Indian diplomatic missions in Bangladesh, linking the developments to organised political efforts by "anti-India elements" ahead of elections.

Highlighting recent incidents, Shringla said, "We have seen some escalation in terms of protests against the Indian High Commission and consulates," placing the unrest within a broader political context.

Linking the protests to intent and timing, he said, "These are clearly being orchestrated by those who are opposed to India," indicating that the actions were not spontaneous. "This is a way to ratchet up pressure and appeal to anti-Indi...