In a recent statement, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh cautioned Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to exercise restraint in his remarks amid deteriorating India-Bangladesh relations following political upheaval in Dhaka. Yunus’s provocative criticisms and the gifting of a controversial artwork celebrating a concept of a Greater Bangladesh, which implicates Indian territories like Assam, have raised alarms in New Delhi, signaling a shift from the cooperative stance maintained under former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Singh’s comments underscore India’s commitment to diplomacy and regional stability while asserting its readiness to defend its territorial integrity. This situation highlights a crucial moment for South Asian geopolitics, as India seeks to navigate an increasingly fragile political landscape in Bangladesh.