Dhaka [Bangladesh], February 10 (ANI): Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Tarique Rahman, congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Taikaichi on her victory in Japan’s parliamentary elections.
Rahman drew parallels between Japan and Bangladesh, because the latter is to enter into polls on February 12.
In a publish on X, he mentioned, ‘I congratulate Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her celebration on their decisive victory in Japan’s parliamentary elections. The end result displays the boldness of the Japanese individuals in democratic participation and accountable management. Japan as soon as once more demonstrates how credible elections can produce stability, readability of course, and renewed public belief in establishments.’
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‘As Bangladesh approaches its personal nationwide elections, this second carries an vital lesson for all democracies: when residents are allowed to freely train their proper to vote, the result strengthens the nation, no matter political affiliation. Free, truthful, and peaceable elections are the muse of progress, empowering residents to form their future and affirm the legitimacy of governance,’ he added.
He additional mentioned, ‘I hope Prime Minister Takaichi’s management will additional deepen the long-standing friendship between Japan and Bangladesh, and contribute to peace, prosperity, and democratic values throughout Asia.’
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message following her coalition’s decisive victory in Sunday’s election in Japan’s decrease home, the House of Representatives, whereas reaffirming Tokyo’s dedication to strengthening ties with India for advancing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP).
In a publish on X, Prime Minister Takaichi, who led the coalition together with her celebration, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which gained a two-thirds majority in the home, thanked Prime Minister Modi for his message and underscored her intent to proceed shut cooperation with India.
‘Thank you very a lot, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in your heat congratulations on the House of Representatives election. I look ahead to persevering with to work along with you to strengthen the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between Japan and India and to cooperate in realising a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP),’ she mentioned. She additionally expressed her gratitude to PM Modi in Hindi in the identical publish.
According to Kyodo News, the LDP gained a mandate, securing 310 seats within the 465-member decrease home, which permits the celebration to pursue constitutional revision and cross laws even whether it is rejected by the higher home, the House of Councillors. The ruling coalition nonetheless stays in a minority within the higher home. The LDP has additionally develop into the primary celebration in postwar Japan to attain such a margin. (ANI)

