India, Oct. 6 -- India stands ready to work with any government chosen by the people of Bangladesh in next year's election, though New Delhi favours the holding of free, fair and inclusive polls at the "the earliest possible time", foreign secretary Vikram Misri said on Monday.

The Indian side has a stake in the peace, progress and stability of Bangladesh because these factors influence regional security and stability, and the two countries should frame a forward-looking and people-centric agenda, including greater physical, commercial and trade connectivity, Misri said while interacting with a group of visiting Bangladeshi journalists.

"We will work with any government that emerges through the mandate of the people of Bangladesh," Misr...