India Stands Firm, Rejects Bangladesh Interim Government Claims

India has categorically rejected assertions made by the interim government of Bangladesh, saying New Delhi has consistently supported free, fair and inclusive elections in the neighbouring country and has never allowed its territory to be used for activities hostile to the interests of the Bangladeshi people. The Ministry of External Affairs, in a statement today, said that India expects that the interim Government of Bangladesh will take all necessary measures to ensure internal law and order for the purpose of holding peaceful elections.