Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud today congratulated the winning NDA led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the people of India for exercising their democratic rights in the just-held Lok Sabha election in India. He also congratulated the Congress-led alliance (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) INDIA for their election.

“We congratulate NDA (National Democratic Alliance), INDIA and the people of India for continuing the democratic trend,” he told reporters at his office.

The foreign minister termed the Indian polls as an inspiration and example of democracy. Replying to a question he said Indian people elected their representatives and this is their choice.

“The same NDA alliance will be in power. Our deep friendly ties will continue. Secondly, our relationship with India and Indian people which is built on the great 1971 Liberation War is incomparable,” he said.

He said opposition parties in India play a responsible role which is not seen in Bangladesh, report Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS).

Hasan said, “We have an excellent relationship with India based on the spirit of the great 1971 Liberation War and bonded through shared sacrifice and blood. This special relationship cannot be compared to anyone else.”

During the briefing, Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen was also present, among others.

Navalsang Parmar (Dhaka)