Indian Congress president congratulates BNP, Tarique Rahman

Mallikarjun Kharge, president of India's opposition party the Indian National Congress, has congratulated BNP and its chairman Tarique Rahman on their victory in Bangladesh's national election.

In a post on social media platform X on Friday, Kharge wrote, "On behalf of the Indian National Congress, I congratulate the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Tarique Rahman on their victory in the parliamentary election."

He further noted that India and Bangladesh share deep and common ties in many areas including history, language and culture.

Kharge wrote in his post, "A democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh will always have the support of all Indians for the peace and stability of our region."

It is noteworthy that in the national election held on February 12, the BNP-led alliance is on course to form the government after winning over two-thirds of the seats. The alliance has won a total of 212 seats. Meanwhile, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and its allies have won 77 seats.