Dhaka congratulates BJP-led NDA, hopeful of greater ties with Delhi

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has congratulated the winning alliance in India led by the ruling BJP and the people of the country for exercising their democratic rights in the recently held elections.

The foreign minister on Wednesday also congratulated the Congress-led INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance).

“We congratulate the NDA, INDIA and the people of India for continuing the democratic trend. It is an inspiration and example of democracy,” he told reporters at his ministry while responding to a question.

The Election Commission of India has declared results for the Lok Sabha constituencies, with the BJP winning 240 seats and the Congress 99.

Hasan said a new government will soon be formed in India and hoped that relations between Bangladesh and India will reach new heights with deeper cooperation and expansion of people-to-people ties.

“This is the choice of the Indian people. The same alliance will be in power. Our ties will continue. Our relationship with India is based on the spirit of the 1971 Liberation War and bonded through shared sacrifice and blood,” said the foreign minister.

He said opposition parties in India play a responsible role, which is not seen in Bangladesh.

Responding to a question on the water-sharing issue, Hasan said the government of Bangladesh deals with the central government of India and they will continue discussions on fair share of water of common rivers.

“We have excellent relations with India. This special relationship cannot be compared to anyone else,” Hasan said.

Source: UNB