India has responded to accusations from Bangladesh regarding alleged activities against the current government being conducted from Indian territory. These claims suggest that members of the Awami League, the party of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, are operating from India to destabilize Bangladesh. India has denied these accusations.
Randhir Jaiswal, the spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, stated that the Indian government has no knowledge of any anti-Bangladesh activities originating from India. He affirmed India’s policy of not allowing any country to use its land for political activities against another nation.
Jaiswal described the allegations made by the interim government of Bangladesh as inaccurate and reiterated India’s commitment to seeing free and fair elections in Bangladesh. The goal is to ensure the expression of the people’s will.
The Bangladesh government has raised concerns over the Awami League establishing offices in New Delhi and Kolkata, asserting that these actions go against the principles of good neighborly relations and foreign policy.
Sheikh Hasina was removed from power in August 2024 after student-led protests. Since then, she has been in India. Following her departure, Mohammed Yunus became the chief advisor to the interim government. The relationship between India and Bangladesh has deteriorated, especially after attacks targeting Hindus in Bangladesh. The interim government of Bangladesh prohibited the Awami League in October last year.