New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- India today rejected allegations by Dhaka's interim government accusing India of allowing anti-Bangladesh activities by members of the Awami League on its soil.

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Indian government does not allow political activities against other countries to be carried out from Indian soil.

The spokesperson also said that India hopes that free, fair and inclusive elections will be held at the earliest in Bangladesh "to ascertain the will and mandate of the people".

The statement read:

"The Government of India is not aware of any anti-Bangladesh activities by purported members of the Awami League in India or of any action that is contrary to India...