The clarification came two days after Hasina's virtual media interaction drew attention in both India and Bangladesh. Legislative matters concerning India are our internal affairs on which decisions are taken by the Parliament of the country. When asked about the development, Jaiswal said India was closely monitoring the situation but refrained from making any further observations. He added that Indian missions have been operating round-the-clock helplines for several months to support seafarers as well as other Indian nationals in need. We also call upon all parties to refrain from targeting civilian infrastructure, civilians, commercial vessels, and seafarers," he added.