बांग्लादेश के चुनावी नतीजों से जगी दोस्ती की उम्मीद, विशेषज्ञों ने बताया भारत के लिए ‘गुड न्यूज’ – Bangladesh BNP Tarique rahman Victory India Ties After Political Turmoil ntc ksrj
Bangladesh election results have been declared. India’s strategic experts and former diplomats have responded positively to these results. After 18 months of tense relations, it is now expected that there will be new warmth in the relations between the two countries.
In the 13th parliamentary elections bangladesh Indian experts have considered the landslide victory of the Nationalist Party (BNP) as a good sign for bilateral relations. Many retired diplomats and strategic affairs experts who have worked in Bangladesh, including former Foreign Secretary and BJP MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla, have welcomed this mandate.
These elections took place at a time when there was political vacuum, instability in Bangladesh after the end of Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule in August 2024 and large-scale attacks on minorities.
Strategic experts believe that the people of Bangladesh have chosen political stability and democratic values over radical forces like Jamaat-e-Islami. Shringla said that BNP’s victory is good news for those who are in favor of better relations with Bangladesh. He clarified that BNP’s majority shows that the public believes in the ‘pro-liberation’ sentiment and the glorious history of 1971.
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Speaking to the media in Parliament, he said, “This is good news not only for Bangladesh and the people of Bangladesh, but also for those who are friends of Bangladesh, who believe in good relations with Bangladesh. It has vindicated their sentiments, for all of us, it is very, very good news. The people of Bangladesh have voted for a party that represents political interests. It is a pro-liberation party and it believes in the spirit of 1971, while Jamaat-e-Islami was against the liberation struggle of Bangladesh in 1971.”
“And cooperation with Bangladesh, our closest neighbour, will be beneficial to both sides. This is all good news and I think the results confirm how the people of Bangladesh want to move this country forward,” he said. However, the former ambassador said this does not mean that “the fear of the country moving towards sectarianism, radicalisation… and Islamisation is over”.
Confidence in the safety of minorities
after the elections tariq rehman The statements made by India regarding protection of minorities and maintaining good relations with India are being viewed positively in India. Experts say that after the interim government of Mohammad Yunus, the arrival of a stable elected government will give impetus to the common goals of security and development.
Veena Sikri, who was India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh from 2003 to 2006, said that Jamaat-e-Islami has been “rejected” by the people of Bangladesh. He told PTI that BNP getting two-thirds majority is “another proof of the people of Bangladesh supporting democratic values”.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly congratulated Rahman on his “decisive victory” in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections and said he looked forward to working with him to advance common development goals.
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However, former diplomats have also warned that the threat of radicalization and Islamization in the country has not been completely avoided. Jamaat-e-Islami has won about 75 seats, which is a matter of concern. In such a situation, secular forces will have to unite and protect the original nature of the country.
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