The TBH Desk
India has continued to describe the January 7 election as a domestic affair of Bangladesh, while China said the next election will be a milestone for the democratic process of Bangladesh.
“We have been very consistently saying that the election in Bangladesh is the domestic affair of Bangladesh,” official spokesperson at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal told reporters in New Delhi on Thursday.
Responding to a question at a media briefing he said it is for the people of Bangladesh to decide their future.
“So that is where we are. This question was asked in the last presser also. My predecessor then answered this question as well. So I will leave it at that,” said the newly appointed MEA spokesperson.
On the other hand, China hoped that the election would be held smoothly.
“Hopefully, it will be a successful and smooth election. It will be a milestone for the continuation of democratic process in Bangladesh,” Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen told reporters on Thursday.
From China, he said, they hope the election will be held successfully and Bangladesh will be “stronger, more resilient and united” after the election.