NEW DELHI, Aug 3, 2023 (BSS) - Indian external affairs ministry today said New Delhi wants Bangladesh's election and democratic process to be decided by the people of the country but expects the polls to be held in a peaceful atmosphere, noting "what happens in Bangladesh, impacts us". He added: "Of course, we are closely monitoring (the situation in Bangladesh) by our High Commission there (Dhaka) . We hope that there is peace and no violence and the elections are held as per plans." the whole world may be commenting on it, but India is India and we have a very special relationship with Bangladesh," Bagchi said adding "what happens in Bangladesh, impacts us". This was the first time India officially commented on the developments in Bangladesh in the run-up to the elections.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha August 03, 2023 16:07 UTC