India on Wednesday rejected Bangladesh’s accusation that Awami League offices in Calcutta and New Delhi were dedicated to “anti-Bangladesh activities” and insisted that no such activity was allowed from Indian land. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called Dhak’s claim “incorrectly” and repeated the position of the new Dilli to support the free and fair elections in the neighboring country.
What did Bangladéš claim?
The Bangladeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a sharply formulated statement claimed that in India the “AWIs League offices” were operated, allegedly leaders and activists who resorted across the borders.
It urged the new Delhi to “immediately close” the Awami League centers to prevent what it described as “insult against people and state Bangladesh”.
In the paper on X (formerly Twitter) Foreign Ministry Bengaldesh wrote: “Activities forbidden Bangladeshi Awami League on Indian land risk long -term friendship and versatile orders between Bangladesh & India, as well as mutual trust and respect between two people.”
Dhaka claimed that political campaigns were carried out in India in violation of Bangladeshi interests, especially “escapes of the forbidden political party”. Specifically, the statement mentioned alleged offices in Calcutta and the new Delhi.
How did India react?
India rejected the accusation and stated that she had no knowledge of these activities and would not allow them under any circumstances. “The Indian government is not aware of any anti-Bangdeling activities by the supposed members of Awami League in India or any action that is contrary to Indian law. The government does not allow political activities to be carried out from Indian land,” Mea said.
India called the accusation of the “wrong placement” and emphasized her expectations that “free, fair and inclusive elections would take place in Bangladesh to find out the will and mandate of people”.
Why is Awami League in the center of controversy?
League Awami, led by the former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was under intense pressure, because the protests led by a student broke out last year and were subsequently kidnapped by Islamist groups. Hasina faced growing unrest and accusations of authoritarianism and resigned and currently lives in exile in India.
Criminal charges against Sheikh Hasin in Bangladesh
Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister Bangladesh, who now lives in exile in India, faces more criminal accusations in her home country. Cases that were filed after its Ohster in 2024 include charges of corruption, abuse of power and responsibility for the death of the protesters during an uprising led by a student who did not interfere with her government.
Hasina and her party, Awami League, rejected the accusation as politically motivated and part of the wider campaign of its rivals and Islamic groups to erase its influence from the Bangladesh political environment.
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