Following accusations from Bangladesh, India has refuted claims that it is allowing activities against the current Bangladeshi government from its territory. The allegations center on the Awami League, the former ruling party under Sheikh Hasina, and their supposed operations from India. The Indian response categorically denied these accusations.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed the accusations, stating India’s government has no information about any anti-Bangladesh activities originating from India. He clarified that India does not permit political actions against any nation to be conducted from its soil.
Jaiswal criticized the claims made by Bangladesh’s interim government. Furthermore, he said India supports the holding of free and fair elections in Bangladesh to allow the public to choose their leaders.
Bangladesh expressed concerns about the Awami League setting up offices in New Delhi and Kolkata, suggesting that these actions were detrimental to friendly relations and diplomatic norms.
Sheikh Hasina was ousted from power on August 5, 2024, after protests. She has since been residing in India. Mohammed Yunus has been serving as the interim government’s chief advisor. The relationship between India and Bangladesh has been strained, especially after attacks targeting Hindus in Bangladesh. The Awami League was banned by the interim government of Bangladesh in October of the previous year.