India's recent diplomatic engagements following Khaleda Zia's death suggest a strategic move to support democratic stability in Bangladesh. Prime Minister Modi conveyed condolences directly to BNP leader Tarique Rahman, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also engaging Rahman in Dhaka. This outreach, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to the High Commission, is interpreted by some as an effort to isolate the Yunus-Jamaat axis and signal support for moderate forces, while Sheikh Hasina remains in exile.