Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- Highlighting the importance of stability and inclusive elections in Bangladesh, India has said it wants close and friendly relations with the people of Bangladesh, which is rooted in the liberation struggle and strengthened through various development and people-to-people initiatives.

"We are in favour of peace and stability in Bangladesh and have consistently called for free, fair, inclusive and credible elections conducted in a peaceful atmosphere," Randhir Jaiswal, official spokesperson at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) told reporters in New Delhi.

Responding to a question during a weekly briefing on Friday, Jaiswal said they support free, fair and inclusive elections in Bangladesh, and the return of BNP Act...