NEW DELHI: India on Sunday firmly rejected assertions made by the interim authorities of Bangladesh, saying New Delhi has persistently supported free, honest and inclusive elections within the neighboring nation and has by no means allowed its territory for use for actions hostile to the pursuits of the Bangladeshi individuals.In a press release responding to a press observe issued by Bangladesh’s interim authorities, the Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA) stated India “categorically rejects” the allegations leveled in opposition to it and reiterated that it has by no means allowed its territory for use for actions inimical to the pursuits of the Bangladeshi individuals.“India has persistently reiterated its place in favor of free, honest, inclusive and credible elections being held in Bangladesh in a peaceable environment,” the MEA stated, including that New Delhi’s stance on the difficulty has remained unchanged.The response got here hours after Bangladesh summoned excessive commissioner Pranay Verma to its overseas ministry, conveying what it described as “deep concern” over Sheikh Hasinawho’s at the moment in India, being allowed to make “provocative statements calling on leaders and activists to interact in terrorist actions” in Bangladesh.Through the assembly, Dhaka additionally formally sought the instant extradition of Sheikh Hasina. It additional raised what it known as “anti-Bangladesh actions” by Awami League members residing in India, alleging that they have been trying to disrupt the nation’s upcoming nationwide elections.In its assertion, the MEA rejected any suggestion that India was complicit in destabilizing Bangladesh. “India has by no means allowed its territory for use for actions inimical to the pursuits of the pleasant individuals of Bangladesh,” it stated.On the similar time, the MEA positioned emphasis on Dhaka’s accountability to make sure stability in the course of the electoral course of. “We count on that the interim authorities of Bangladesh will take all crucial measures for guaranteeing inner legislation and order, together with for the aim of holding peaceable elections,” the MEA added.