India’s next steps will depend on the results of the elections in Bangladesh: Randhir Jaiswal

POBNEWS24, Dhaka Feb 12, 2026 : India is closely monitoring the ongoing 13th National Assembly elections and referendum in Bangladesh. However, New Delhi is not willing to comment until the final results of the elections are announced. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this at the regular briefing of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday. News – Hindustan Times
Noting that India will take its next decision after seeing the results, Randhir Jaiswal said, “We should wait until the results of the elections come. We will wait for the results and see what mandate the voters give. Only then will we think about the rest.”
Reiterating India’s position on the Bangladesh elections, he also said that New Delhi has always been vocal in favor of a ‘free, fair, inclusive and credible’ election in the neighboring country.
International Context and Political Equation According to the Hindustan Times report, this is the first general election in Bangladesh after the fall of Sheikh Hasina in the July 2024 revolution. Currently, Dr. The election is being held under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus. This election is expected to be a fierce contest between the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, which are returning to the field after a long decade and a half.
The report on the position of BNP and Jamaat states that BNP chief Tarique Rahman has expressed confidence in victory. However, according to political analysts, Jamaat-e-Islami has become a big challenge for BNP to conduct a strong campaign at the grassroots. In particular, the promise made by Jamaat Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman to build a corruption-free and justice-based society has received a huge response among the voters.