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Mamata Banerjee, PM Modi Congratulate Tarique Rahman on BNP's Bangladesh Win

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated Tarique Rahman and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on their victory in the Bangladesh general elections via a social media post. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his congratulations to Rahman, expressing India's continued support for a democratic Bangladesh. Key West Bengal opposition figures like Suvendu Adhikari had not commented at the time of reporting, while former state BJP chief Dilip Ghosh hoped for improved bilateral relations. The statements highlight the political significance of the election results for India-Bangladesh ties.

Key Points: Mamata, Modi Congratulate Tarique Rahman on Bangladesh Election

  • Mamata Banerjee congratulates Tarique Rahman
  • PM Modi also extends congratulations
  • BNP wins Bangladesh general elections
  • Hope for improved India-Bangladesh ties
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Bengal CM Banerjee congratulates Tarique Rahman over BNP's victory in Bangladesh elections

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and PM Narendra Modi congratulate Tarique Rahman and BNP on their victory in the Bangladesh general elections.

Bengal CM Banerjee congratulates Tarique Rahman over BNP's victory in Bangladesh elections
"My hearty congratulations... to my Tarique-Bhai, his party, and all the parties. - Mamata Banerjee"

Kolkata, Feb 13

West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, on Friday congratulated the Prime Minister-designate, Tarique Rahman over the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's emphatic victory in the general elections in the neighbouring country, which was conducted on Thursday, with the results becoming clear on Friday morning.

In a statement posted on the wall of her official social media handle, Chief Minister Banerjee also congratulated the people of Bangladesh for their participation in the general elections, which were conducted more or less peacefully on Thursday.

"My hearty congratulations, 'Shubhonandan', to all my brothers and sisters, all the people in Bangladesh. My advance Ramazan Mubarak to all of them. For this great victory, my congratulations to my Tarique-Bhai, his party, and all the parties. Pray, you all will be well and happy. Wish that our relations with Bangladesh will always be cordial," the Chief Minister said in her social media post.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated Tarique Rahman and the BNP leadership over the victory in the Bangladesh elections.

"I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Tarique Rahman for leading the BNP to a decisive victory in the parliamentary elections held in Bangladesh. This result reflects the confidence of the people of Bangladesh in your leadership. India will continue to extend its support for a democratic, progressive, and inclusive Bangladesh. I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen our multifaceted relationship and advance our shared development goals," the Prime Minister said.

However, neither the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, nor the BJP's state president in West Bengal, Samik Bhattacharya, had issued any statement on the Bangladesh elections at the time the report was filed.

The former state BJP President in West Bengal and the current Union Minister of State, Sukanta Majumdar, just shared the Prime Minister's statement on the wall of his social media handle.

Only the former BJP state president in West Bengal, Dilip Ghosh, made a brief comment to mediapersons that he was hopeful of improvement in the relations between India and Bangladesh in the coming days.

- IANS

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Priya S
Interesting that both Didi and PM Modi have congratulated the same leader. Usually they are on opposite sides! Maybe this shows foreign policy is beyond party politics when it comes to our neighbours. Good step for diplomacy.
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Rohit P
As someone from West Bengal, our connection with Bangladesh is very personal. Many families are divided by the border. A peaceful and prosperous Bangladesh means less tension and more people-to-people contact. Hope the new government addresses the Teesta water sharing issue soon.
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Sarah B
While extending congratulations is standard protocol, I hope our government also quietly emphasizes the need to curb anti-India activities and cross-border infiltration that sometimes originate from there. National security must remain a priority alongside cordial relations.
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Vikram M
Mamata Banerjee calling him "Tarique-Bhai" and giving Ramzan Mubarak wishes shows the cultural and linguistic bond Bengal shares with Bangladesh. It's more than just politics; it's about shared heritage. This personal touch in diplomacy is nice to see.
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Karthik V
With respect, I find it a bit premature for our leaders to offer such glowing congratulations. Several international observers have raised concerns about the fairness of these elections. Shouldn't we be more cautious and wait for a clearer picture? Our support should be for democracy, not just a victor.
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Aman W

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