Overview

• New Delhi reiterated support for free, fair, inclusive elections in Bangladesh to be held at the earliest possible time.
• Vikram Misri said India will work with whichever government the people of Bangladesh elect through a democratic mandate.
• India noted that Bangladeshi authorities have indicated a February timeframe for polling and said it looks forward to the schedule being implemented without delay.
• Misri urged both sides to avoid statements or actions that could vitiate the atmosphere, calling for a facilitating environment for the electoral process.
• Citing pragmatic engagement, Misri highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s outreach to interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus, including an invitation to the Voice of Global South Summit.