New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- India today reiterated that it stands for free, fair, inclusive and participatory elections in Bangladesh, amid the return of BNP leader Tarique Rahman to Dhaka after 17 years, and the banning of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, the oldest and largest political party in Bangladesh.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, answering questions at the weekly briefing, also put forth India's stand on relations with the people of Bangladesh very clearly - stating that:"India 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."He said "We are in favour of peace and stability ...