PM Modi congratulates BNP chief Tarique Rahman after a sweeping election victory in Bangladesh. India reaffirms commitment to democratic partnership, regional stability, and strengthened bilateral ties as BNP secures 210 seats to form the next government.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a significant telephonic conversation with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman, congratulating him on his party’s sweeping victory in the Bangladesh parliamentary elections. The outreach signals India’s intent to maintain close diplomatic engagement with Dhaka following a major political transition.
According to official statements, Prime Minister Modi extended his warm congratulations to Rahman for leading the BNP-led alliance to a decisive electoral triumph. The alliance secured 210 seats, comfortably crossing the majority mark required to form the next government. The outcome marks a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s political landscape, reflecting strong voter confidence in Rahman’s leadership.
Taking to X after the conversation, Prime Minister Modi expressed optimism about future bilateral cooperation. “Delighted to speak with Mr. Tarique Rahman. I congratulated him on the remarkable victory in the Bangladesh elections. I conveyed my best wishes and support in his endeavour to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh,” Modi posted.
He further emphasized the deep-rooted historical and cultural ties between India and Bangladesh, reaffirming New Delhi’s commitment to shared peace and prosperity. “As two close neighbours with deep-rooted historical and cultural ties, I reaffirmed India’s continued commitment to the peace, progress, and prosperity of both our peoples,” the Prime Minister stated.
Earlier in the day, Modi had publicly congratulated Rahman, highlighting that the electoral verdict demonstrated the trust of the Bangladeshi people in his leadership. He reiterated India’s support for a democratic, progressive, and inclusive Bangladesh, expressing readiness to work closely with the incoming government to advance mutual development goals.
The conversation underscores the strategic importance of India-Bangladesh relations, particularly in areas such as trade, connectivity, energy cooperation, and regional security. Over the years, bilateral ties have expanded significantly, with both nations collaborating on infrastructure development, cross-border connectivity projects, and counterterrorism initiatives.
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Political observers view Modi’s swift outreach as a diplomatic gesture aimed at ensuring continuity in bilateral engagement during a period of transition. As the BNP prepares to form the government, expectations are high that New Delhi and Dhaka will continue strengthening their multifaceted partnership, contributing to stability and economic growth in South Asia.
With the new government set to take charge, the coming weeks are likely to witness further high-level exchanges aimed at reinforcing strategic cooperation and deepening people-to-people connections between the two neighboring nations.
