NEW DELHI: Tarique Rahman's party (BNP) swept the parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. India, which has been watching the polls closely, quickly congratulated Tarique even before the results were announced, indicating its eagerness to get Bangladesh ties back on track after it reached a nadir following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in 2024. 

For India, Tarique's BNP has always been seen as a more liberal and democratic option than the ideologically rigid Jamaat-e-Islami.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Tarique Rahman on leading BNP to a decisive victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. PM Modi added that India will continue to stand in support of a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh. 

"I look forward to working with you to strengthen our multifaceted relations and advance our common development goals", PM Modi said.

PM Modi posted on X: "I convey my warm congratulations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading BNP to a decisive victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh.  This victory shows the trust of the people of Bangladesh in your leadership. India will continue to stand in support of a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh. I look forward to working with you to strengthen our multifaceted relations and advance our common development goals."