India, Aug. 27 -- Former Planning Commission member and activist Syeda Hameed has reacted to criticism and protests over her recent remarks on Bangladeshis in Assam. Her reaction comes after Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused her of legitimising infiltrators.

In a video clip from the seminar that has since circulated online, Syeda Hameed had expressed concern over the treatment meted out to Muslims in Assam, saying that they are often labelled as Bangladeshis.

She was heard saying, "What is the crime in being a Bangladeshi? Bangladeshis are also humans. The world is so big. Bangladeshis can also live here, they are not depriving anyone of their rights."

On Tuesday, a group of Hindu Sena activists held a protest against Sy...