India decided not to send election observers despite invitation from Bangladesh: Jaiswal
It awaits the election outcome in Bangladesh to assess the mandate and discuss issues.
India today (12 February) said it had received an official invitation from Bangladesh to monitor the national elections in that country, but opted not to send official observers.
Responding to queries during the weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We did receive an invitation for sending observers. However, we have not sent any observerto Bangladesh to monitor the elections."
Jaiswal reiterated India's stance on free, fair, inclusive and credible elections in Bangladesh.
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India said it awaits the election outcome in Bangladesh to assess the mandate and discuss issues with that country.
"We should wait for the outcome of the elections to see as to what sort of mandate has come out, and thereafter we will look at issues that are there. On the election per se, you know what our position has been. We stand for free, fair, inclusive and credible elections in Bangladesh," he said.
