Indian foreign minister Salman Khurshid has said India is worried over polls-related violence in Bangladesh.
‘I think there’re some developments that are worrisome. We’re all
hopeful that Bangladesh democracy in transition will be as strong as it
is in between elections. I know that there’re some issues in Bangladesh
that make political parties very…sort of strongly divided in their
opinions,’ he told reporters at a function in New Delhi on Saturday.
Khurshid said they are deeply engaged and involved in Bangladesh and in
development projects and they would like to see Bangladesh remain
peaceful, stable and prosperous.
He said the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its allies
have organised a nationwide protest, demanding postponement of polls
dates till an agreement is reached with the government on the formation
of a caretaker government.
‘It has led to massive violence in the country and deaths of dozens of
people. New Delhi has appealed to its neighbour to ensure peace and
stability,’ he added. (source)