BNP welcomes BJP win in West Bengal; Trump congratulates Modi
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly stalling the long-pending Teesta water-sharing agreement between India and Bangladesh, while welcoming the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) reported electoral victory in the State.
BNP Information Secretary Azizul Baree Helal said the outcome in West Bengal could help strengthen bilateral ties and revive discussions on unresolved issues, particularly the Teesta water-sharing deal.
He accused the previous Trinamool Congress Government, led by Banerjee, of obstructing progress on the agreement, which has remained a key concern for Bangladesh.
Helal praised the BJP’s performance under Suvendu Adhikari and expressed optimism that a new State Government aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership at the federal level could facilitate smoother cooperation.
According to him, such political alignment may create favourable conditions for advancing negotiations on the Teesta Barrage agreement.
Meanwhile, international reactions have also emerged following the BJP’s reported victory. US President Donald Trump congratulated Prime Minister Modi, calling the result a “historic and decisive election victory.”
The message was conveyed through White House spokesperson Kush Desai, who noted that Trump had previously expressed admiration for Modi’s leadership during a phone conversation last month, describing India as “lucky” to have him as its Prime Minister.
The BJP’s win in West Bengal marks a significant political shift in a State that had been governed by the Trinamool Congress for 15 years. The development is being viewed as a major breakthrough for the party, potentially reshaping regional political dynamics and influencing India’s relations with neighbouring Bangladesh.
