India expressed concern over the ban on PM Sheikh Hasina’s party, Awami League, calling for free and fair elections in Bangladesh. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said as a democracy, India is naturally concerned about democratic freedom and is shrinking a political place in the neighboring country.“We strongly support the initial holding of independent, fair and inclusive elections in Bangladesh,” said Randhir Jaywal, spokesperson of Mea.Dhaka immediately responded to India’s statement, stating that the elections are completely internal affairs of Bangladesh and urged everyone to honor our people’s sovereignty in matters related to elections “.“We have seen how Awami League completely destroyed our Democratic fabric, squeezed our political place severely and compromised our sovereignty during its 15 -year long tyrannical and cliptocratic rule. The wounds caused by crimes are still fresh,” the press secretary of Muhammad Yunas said. “I have already said that a ban on activities of this party is necessary to protect national security and sovereignty, ensure safety of July movement workers, and safety of plaintiffs and witnesses International crime tribunal“On the elections, Alam said that one should remember how the party of Hasina resorted to the elections of gross and caused irreparable damage to electoral processes and institutions.
