India rejects claims of anti-Bangladesh activities linked to Sheikh Hasina

December 15, 2025

Not on our soil: India rejects claims of anti-Bangladesh activities linked to Hasina India has strongly denied Bangladesh's interim government's allegations, asserting it does not allow its land to be used against Dhaka's interests amid rising diplomatic tensions before Bangladesh's elections. AdvertisementIndia has strongly denied Bangladesh's interim government's allegations. Shivani SharmaUPDATED: Dec 15, 2025 07:57 ISTEdited By: Sonali VermaIndia on Sunday firmly rejected allegations from Bangladesh’s interim government, asserting that it has never allowed its territory to be used for activities harmful to Dhaka’s interests, even as diplomatic tensions flared ahead of Bangladesh’s crucial parliamentary elections next month. New Delhi’s response came hours after Bangladesh’s foreign ministry summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma to lodge a protest over what it described as “incendiary” statements made by former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from Indian soil. Dhaka also flagged the activities of some members of Hasina’s Awami League who are currently in India, according to a readout released by the Bangladeshi side. advertisementIn a sharp rebuttal, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it “categorically rejects the assertions made by the interim government of Bangladesh in its press note,” underlining New Delhi’s long-standing position of non-interference.

India has strongly denied Bangladesh's interim government's allegations

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“India has never allowed its territory to be used for activities inimical to the interests of the friendly people of Bangladesh,” the MEA said, reiterating its support for “free, fair, inclusive and credible elections” in a peaceful atmosphere.
At the same time, New Delhi urged Dhaka to ensure stability as the country heads to the polls.
“We expect that the interim government of Bangladesh will take all necessary measures for ensuring internal law and order, including for the purpose of holding peaceful elections,” the statement added. Bangladesh is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections on February 12, the first general polls since the dramatic collapse of the Sheikh Hasina government in August last year following weeks of massive, student-led protests.
The vote is widely seen as a defining test for the interim administration led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. However, the Awami League has already rejected the election process, arguing that the current setup cannot guarantee a level playing field.
“It is now clear that the current occupying authority is entirely biased, and that under their control it is impossible to ensure a fair and normal environment where transparency, neutrality, and the people’s will can be reflected,” the party said in a statement last week. The political standoff has been further inflamed by Hasina’s legal troubles.

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India rejects claims of anti-Bangladesh activities linked to Sheikh Hasina

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India rejects claims of anti-Bangladesh activities linked to Sheikh Hasina

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