West Bengal’s fiery leader Mamata Banerjee wasted no time in celebrating Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) sweeping success in the recent general elections. On Friday, just hours after results poured in from Thursday’s voting, she took to X to send warm wishes to Tarique Rahman and the Bangladeshi populace.
‘Congratulations to all in Bangladesh on this peaceful democratic exercise. Shubho Noboborsho and Ramadan Mubarak ahead. Kudos to Tarique bhai, BNP, and everyone for this monumental win. Prayers for your happiness, health, and enduring friendship between our lands,’ read her post, blending festive greetings with political camaraderie.
Echoing this sentiment, PM Narendra Modi had already congratulated Rahman, hailing the victory as public endorsement of his vision. Modi emphasized India’s commitment to backing a forward-looking Bangladesh and eagerness to deepen bilateral ties across sectors.
In Kolkata’s political circles, reactions are measured. No official word yet from BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari or state chief Samik Bhattacharya, though ex-leaders like Sukanta Majumdar shared Modi’s post, and Dilip Ghosh voiced hopes for brighter Indo-Bangla relations.
This development arrives at a pivotal moment, with implications for regional stability, migration issues, and economic partnerships. Banerjee’s outreach reinforces her personal rapport with Bangladeshi figures, a thread she’s woven through years of cross-border interactions. As BNP assumes power, eyes are on how these felicitations translate into policy synergies benefiting millions on both sides of the border.