India on Sunday categorically rejected the Bangladesh interim government's charges and asserted it has never acted against the neighbouring country's interests. India's statements come after Bangladesh's foreign affairs ministry summoned Indian envoy to Dhaka, Pranay Verma, to convey concerns over former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's statements.
In its statement, the Ministry of External Affairs reiterated that India has always favoured free and fair elections in Bangladesh. "India categorically rejects the assertions made by the interim Government of Bangladesh in its press note dated 14 December 2025. We have consistently reiterated our position in favour of free, fair, inclusive and credible elections being held in Bangladesh in a peaceful atmosphere," it said.
India categorically rejects the assertions made by the interim Government of Bangladesh in its press note dated 14 December 2025. We have consistently reiterated our position in favour of free, fair, inclusive and credible elections being held in Bangladesh in a peaceful… pic.twitter.com/coMKUqr53R
— ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2025
Rejecting Bangladesh's claims of letting its "fugitives" make statements that could disturb the law and order situation in the country, MEA said, "India has never allowed its territory to be used for activities inimical to the interests of the friendly people of Bangladesh."
India pressed that the upcoming general elections should be held in a peaceful atmosphere. "We expect that the interim government of Bangladesh will take all necessary measures for ensuring internal law and order, including for the purpose of holding peaceful elections," it stressed.
Bangladesh's foreign ministry summoned Indian envoy Pranay Verma and conveyed its concern over former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's "incendiary" statements from India. According to a statement, the foreign ministry also brought to Verma's notice the activities of some members of Hasina-led Awami League while staying in India.
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The parliamentary elections in Bangladesh will be held on February 12. It will be the first general election after the collapse of the Hasina government in August last year, following massive protests. Referendum on the July Charter plan would also be held on the day.
"It is now clear that the current occupying authority is entirely biased, and that under their control it is impossible to ensure a fair and normal environment where transparency, neutrality, and the people's will can be reflected," the Awami League said in a statement on Thursday.
During the meeting, Bangladesh also sought the extradition of Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to face sentences passed by judicial authorities in Bangladesh. A Dhaka special tribunal recently sentenced Hasina to death for "crimes against humanity".
