Modi, Mamata greet Hasina on re-election

Hossen Sohel of DOT
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday called Awami League President Sheikh Hasina and extended his heartfelt congratulations to her on securing her party’s
absolute majority in the 11th parliamentary elections, reports BSS.
“The Indian premier called Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at about 10:30am and congratulated her, the Awami League and the people of Bangladesh on securing her party’s absolute majority in the national elections held on Sunday,” said PM’s Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim.
“The victory of the Awami League in the polls is a reflection of stunning development that Bangladesh attained under your dynamic leadership,” Modi said.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee also congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her win in a Twitter post.
The Indian prime minister assured that his country will continue to support Bangladesh’s development efforts like the past, the press secretary said.
Sheikh Hasina also greeted Narendra Modi and the people of his country.