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Bangladesh interim leader Muhammad Yunus has announced plans to hold elections between December 2025 and June 30, 2026, and has assured that he won’t stay in power beyond that date
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that India wants a “positive and constructive relationship” with Bangladesh. (Image: PTI/File)
India on Thursday urged Bangladesh to hold an inclusive, free, and fair election as early as possible to ascertain the people’s will and mandate.
Bangladesh interim leader Muhammad Yunus has announced plans to hold elections between December 2025 and June 30, 2026, and has assured that he will not stay in power beyond that date.
“On Bangladesh, we have articulated our position very clearly, as far as elections in Bangladesh are concerned, and we have done so consistently. Bangladesh needs to ascertain the will and mandate of the people by holding an inclusive, fair and free election at an early date,” said Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the ministry of external affairs (MEA), in a weekly briefing.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has expressed unease over the continuation of the Yunus-led interim government and has demanded elections in December itself. The political landscape in the neighbouring country remains volatile, with differing opinions on the election timeline and the current regime’s role.
According to local reports, Bangladesh Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman has expressed a desire for the national elections to be held by December.
The National Citizens Party (NCP) – a new party led by students who overthrew Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina – wants fundamental reforms before the elections.
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