India has expressed concern over the ban on the political activities of the Awami League. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made this response at a press conference of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs in Delhi on Tuesday (May 13) evening.

He said, "The imposition of bans on the Awami League without following due process is worrying. As a democratic state, we are naturally concerned about the erosion of democratic rights and the narrowing of the political space."

He also said, "India wants free, fair and participatory elections to be held in Bangladesh immediately, and we strongly support that goal."

Earlier, on Saturday (May 10) night, the Advisory Council of the interim government banned all activities of the Awami League under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The decision was taken in an emergency meeting that night.

After the meeting, Legal Advisor Asif Nazrul said that the party's activities have been banned to protect the security and sovereignty of the country, the leaders and activists of the July Movement, and the plaintiffs and witnesses of the tribunal until the trial of the Awami League and its leaders is completed. According to the decision, all activities of the party, including cyberspace, will fall under this ban.

Later, on Monday (May 12) afternoon, the government issued a notification banning all activities of the Awami League and its affiliates, associates and fraternal organizations.

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