• Source:JND

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Saturday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his wishes on the party's landmark win in the 13th parliamentary elections, saying it looks forward to engaging "constructively" with New Delhi to advance the "multifaceted relationship."

Replying to PM Modi's congratulatory post, BNP wrote, "Thank you very much, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We greatly appreciate your kind acknowledgement of Mr Tarique Rahman's leadership in securing the BNP's decisive win in the national elections. This outcome reflects the trust and confidence the people of Bangladesh have placed in our leadership and in the democratic process."

"Bangladesh remains committed to upholding democratic values, inclusivity, and progressive development for all its citizens," the party added.

The BNP further expressed hopes of strengthening bilateral ties with India. "We look forward to engaging constructively with India to advance our multifaceted relationship, guided by mutual respect, sensitivity to each other's concerns, and a shared commitment to peace, stability, and prosperity in our region," it added.

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Swearing-in invite could be next

According to a report by India Today, BNP is planning to invite PM Modi to the oath-taking ceremony of Tarique, who is set to become the new Bangladesh PM.

The report cited sources familiar with the matter saying that preparations to invite regional heads of state to the ceremony were underway. PM Modi is expected to be among the key invitees.

Earlier on Friday, PM Modi held a telephonic conversation with BNP chairman Tarique Rahman and congratulated him on the triumph in the Bangladesh general polls.

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Expressing India's support to Rahman, PM Modi said, "I conveyed my best wishes and support in his endeavour to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh. 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."


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