CM congratulates Hasina for landslide general election victory

Kolkata: Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday congratulated Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her landslide victory in the general elections, the results of which was declared on December 31.

"Our government is happy with Sheikh Hasina's victory in the elections. I have spoken to her personally and congratulated her. I also congratulate the people of Bangladesh," Banerjee told reporters, reacting to Hasina's victory at the state Secretariat Nabanna.

She reiterated that Bangladesh is a friend of Bengal and both the countries should work towards maintaining peace and stability. "I want a strong bond between India and Bangladesh which should strengthen with time. If Bangladesh lives well then we will also be doing so," she maintained.

Immediately after knowing that Hasina has swept the elections, Banerjee took to her Twitter handle to congratulate her. "Heartiest congratulations to Sheikh Hasina Ji on the victory in the Bangladesh general election," she tweeted.

It may be mentioned that Hasina has won for the third consecutive term as the ruling Awami League-led coalition bagged over 260 seats in the 300-member House.