India on Sunday rejected Bangladesh’s claim that its territory was being used for activities hostile to Dhaka, hours after the Bangladeshi foreign ministry summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma over former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s statements made from India.

“India categorically rejects the assertions made by the interim government of Bangladesh,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, responding to a press note issued by Dhaka earlier in the day.

The MEA said India has never allowed its territory to be used for activities inimical to the interests of “the friendly people of Bangladesh” and reiterated its support for free, fair, inclusive and credible elections in the neighbouring country. What triggered the diplomatic exchange

According to a readout released by Ba

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