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Focus back on fate of Teesta deal
By News Desk 20 May 2016
Bangladesh politicians had mixed reactions to the reelection of Mamata Banerjee as West Bengal chief minister. Bangladesh' most immediate concern with India has to do with the Teesta water sharing agreement, an issue on which Mamata Banerjee has consistently put the interests of her state above bilateral relations. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakrul Iskam Alomgir said: "The people of Bangladesh see Mamata as an obstacle to implementing the Teesta Agreement despite, despite New Delhi's intent to settle the matter."
Others, like JP Secretary General Sheikh Shahidul Islam were happy with the outcome of the Bengal polls: "Mamata is considered a friend of Bangladesh." Left wing leader Pankaj Bhattacharya was measured. In his opinion, Mamata will be different in her second term. She has had to overcome much infighting in her party to win again, and is likely to be cautious in her political relationships: she cannot afford to lose friends or make new enemies in Delhi. " She wants good relations with the Centre, so she is unlikely to oppose the agreement as stridently as she has in the past.", said Bhattacharya.
Meanwhile, the government did not immediately raise the Teesta issue, and kept its remarks limited to congratulating Mamata. Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali has conveyed the heartiest congratulations on the consecutive second victory of the ruling Trinamool Congress in the recently held West Bengal Bidhan Sabha elections, reports UNB.
"This is an apt recognition of your pro-poor and pro-development policies, and your dedication for betterment of the people of West Bengal," he said in a message to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday. As the relationship expands in depth and dimension, the Foreign Minister said, "We're confident that during your upcoming term, we would be able to further strengthen our relations."
Ali, in his message on behalf of the government and people of Bangladesh, said the relations between Bangladesh and India have reached a new height during the tenure of the respective governments in Bangladesh and India. "The strong historical ties; commonalities of language, culture and values; and warmth between the peoples of Bangladesh and West Bengal are important facilitators in this regard," he said. Wishing Mamata a greater success, the Foreign Minister also extended her an invitation to visit Bangladesh at a convenient time.
http://dailyasianage.com/news/19513/focus-back-on-fate-of-teesta-deal
By News Desk 20 May 2016
Bangladesh politicians had mixed reactions to the reelection of Mamata Banerjee as West Bengal chief minister. Bangladesh' most immediate concern with India has to do with the Teesta water sharing agreement, an issue on which Mamata Banerjee has consistently put the interests of her state above bilateral relations. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakrul Iskam Alomgir said: "The people of Bangladesh see Mamata as an obstacle to implementing the Teesta Agreement despite, despite New Delhi's intent to settle the matter."
Others, like JP Secretary General Sheikh Shahidul Islam were happy with the outcome of the Bengal polls: "Mamata is considered a friend of Bangladesh." Left wing leader Pankaj Bhattacharya was measured. In his opinion, Mamata will be different in her second term. She has had to overcome much infighting in her party to win again, and is likely to be cautious in her political relationships: she cannot afford to lose friends or make new enemies in Delhi. " She wants good relations with the Centre, so she is unlikely to oppose the agreement as stridently as she has in the past.", said Bhattacharya.
Meanwhile, the government did not immediately raise the Teesta issue, and kept its remarks limited to congratulating Mamata. Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali has conveyed the heartiest congratulations on the consecutive second victory of the ruling Trinamool Congress in the recently held West Bengal Bidhan Sabha elections, reports UNB.
"This is an apt recognition of your pro-poor and pro-development policies, and your dedication for betterment of the people of West Bengal," he said in a message to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday. As the relationship expands in depth and dimension, the Foreign Minister said, "We're confident that during your upcoming term, we would be able to further strengthen our relations."
Ali, in his message on behalf of the government and people of Bangladesh, said the relations between Bangladesh and India have reached a new height during the tenure of the respective governments in Bangladesh and India. "The strong historical ties; commonalities of language, culture and values; and warmth between the peoples of Bangladesh and West Bengal are important facilitators in this regard," he said. Wishing Mamata a greater success, the Foreign Minister also extended her an invitation to visit Bangladesh at a convenient time.
http://dailyasianage.com/news/19513/focus-back-on-fate-of-teesta-deal
