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Published : 05 May 2026, 02:12 PM
The BJP’s victory over Trinamool Congress in the West Bengal Assembly election will not stand in the way of Bangladesh’s relations with India, according to Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Advisor Zahed Ur Rahman.
He expects “beautiful cooperation” between Bangladesh and the new West Bengal government.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday on Zahed said there is no official assessment on the vote, terming it an internal political matter for India.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP has stormed to a majority in West Bengal, ending the incumbent Trinamool Congress's 15-year grip on power.
Winning 206 of 293 seats, the party is on course to form the government, leaving the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool with a mere 81 seats.
Regarding the transition, the advisor explained that Bangladesh does not view West Bengal separately in terms of broader relations, pointing to longstanding cross-border engagement, including discussions around issues such as the Teesta water-sharing agreement.
The advisor said whichever party forms the government, interaction with the neighbouring state will continue given the shared border, the longest between Bangladesh and any Indian state.
“But what we want to say is that India as a whole, its friendly ties with Bangladesh, our engagement and our mutual interests will not be hindered in any way,” he added.
Zahed said the issue gained traction after Bangladesh became part of the campaign discourse. He brushed aside the remarks as “political rhetoric”.
"After the government is formed, we will maintain a beautiful relationship of cooperation," he added.
