 "'Great that a democratic country is...': BNP hails PM Modi’s 'people's verdict' congratulatory message")
Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Tarique Rahman on leading Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to a decisive victory in elections, BNP leaders on Friday expressed their gratitude to the Indian PM for recognising the people’s mandate.
“It’s great that a democratic country is supposed to recognise the verdict of the people and Mr Modi has done this, we thank him,” MoneyControl quoted BNP standing committee member Nazrul Islam Khan as saying.
He added, “We hope that the relationship between the two neighbouring countries and their people will strengthen. I want to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for congratulating our leader.”
In a congratulatory message to Rahman, PM Modi said this victory shows the people of Bangladesh has trust of in your leadership.
“I convey my warm congratulations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading BNP to a decisive victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. This victory shows the trust of the people of Bangladesh in your leadership,” PM Modi posted on X.
He added, “India will continue to stand in support of a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh. I look forward to working with you to strengthen our multifaceted relations and advance our common development goals.”
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View AllEchoing the same sentiments, Rahman’s party expressed appreciation to India for acknowledging the election results and voiced optimism about strengthening ties between the two neighbours under the incoming government.
A senior BNP leader told AFP that the party’s victory reflected public sentiment.
“This victory was expected. It is not surprising that the people of Bangladesh have placed their trust in a party… capable of realising the dreams that our youth envisioned during the uprising,” said Salahuddin Ahmed.
The election represents a major political milestone for Rahman, who returned to Bangladesh less than two months ago after spending nearly 20 years in London.
He left the country in 2008 after being released from detention during a military-backed caretaker government and came back last December following a youth-led movement that ousted long-serving Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024.
With inputs from agencies
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