Mea Randhir Jaiswal spokesman addresses a press briefing in Nový Delhi. | Photo Credit: Neither
India reiterated on Thursday (July 17, 2025) that the next Bangladesh elections should be “inclusive” and “all in the fold”. The official spokesman of the Ministry of Outside commented the elections the day after students encountered the leaders of the interim governmental National Civic Party (NCP) with the Awami League cadres in his Gopalganj Fortress, where the Bangladeshi founder, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman resides.
“You know our opinion in Bangladesh elections. We said we would welcome the organization of elections that is inclusive and includes all in its fold,” said official spokesman Randhir Jaiswal.
The Gopalganji clashes occurred after the leaders of the NCP arrived outside the Sheikh Mujib memorial, guarded by AWII League activists. 10. May the temporary government banned the political activities of Awami League. In October 2024, the student wing of Awami League, Chhatra League, was banned. Main advisor Prof. Mohammed Yunus in his speech by Eid presented on June 6, said the elections in Bangladesh would take place in April 2026 and state that “these elections will witness the participation of the largest number of people and political parties.”
Gopalganj collision has shown that despite the ban, Awami League remained active on Earth, especially in the traditional fortress. Violence and subsequent police shooting required at least four lives, both sides presenting conflicting news.
In a press release, the Provisional Government announced that the Committee for Investigation of Violence in Goopalganji was created. The Awami League resources faced the interim government by orbiting the sound statement allegedly by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in which she condemned the interim government and accused NCP blackmail and violence.
Published – 18 July 2025 12:41
