'Never allowed territory to be used against interest of Bangladesh': India rejects Dhaka’s claim

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday rejected Bangladesh’s allegations and said that it never allowed its territory to be used against its neighbour. It further called for the need for peaceful general elections in Bangladesh, to be held next year.

What MEA statement said

“India categorically rejects the assertions made by the interim government of Bangladesh in its press note,” the MEA said in a statement. It added, “India has never allowed its territory to be used for activities inimical to the interests of the friendly people of Bangladesh.”

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