MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (PTI)

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Wednesday dismissed concerns raised by Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, clarifying that India does not permit political activities targeting other countries from its soil and calling Dhaka’s remarks “misplaced.”MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in an official statement: “The Government of India is not aware of any anti-Bangladesh activities by purported members of Awami League in India or of any action that is contrary to Indian law.”He added, “The Government does not allow political activities against other countries to be carried out from Indian soil.”Describing the Yunus government’s statement as “misplaced,” Jaiswal further reflected on Bangladesh’s upcoming polls: “India reiterates its expectation that free, fair and inclusive elections will be held at the earliest in Bangladesh to ascertain the will and mandate of the people.”The reaction came a day after Bangladesh army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman said the military was prepared to assist the interim government in ensuring “free, fair and neutral” general elections scheduled for February next year.In Sheikh Hasina’s absence, former prime minister Khaleda Zia’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has emerged as the single largest party after Yunus’ government disbanded Awami League activities through an executive order.Meanwhile, an offshoot of Students Against Discrimination (SAD) – the group that spearheaded protests against Hasina — launched the National Citizen Party (NCP) in February, reportedly with Yunus’ support. The NCP is believed to have developed ties with the far-right Jamaat-e-Islami and other Islamist groups in opposition to the BNP.