India on Friday expressed deep concern over the escalating violence and targeted attacks against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and called upon the Muhammad Yunus-led government to “live up to its responsibility of protecting all minorities”.
Addressing the weekly briefing on Friday, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “India has consistently and strongly raised with the Bangladesh government the threats and targeted attacks on Hindus and other minorities… The interim government must live up to its responsibility of protecting all minorities.”
#WATCH | Delhi: On Bangladesh situation, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, “India has consistently and strongly raised with the Bangladesh government the threats and targetted attacks on Hindus and other minorities… The interim government must live up to its responsibility… pic.twitter.com/Z9hHp6g6U1
He said India is concerned about the surge of extremist rhetoric in the neighbouring country.
“Increasing incidents of violence and provocation cannot be dismissed merely as media exaggerations. We call upon Bangladesh to take steps for the protection of minorities…,” he added.
Jaiswal said India has reiterated its strong stance on the situation of Hindus and other minority communities in Bangladesh.
“We made our position very clear as far as the situation of Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh is concerned. We have raised this matter with Bangladesh that they must take responsibility for protecting the minorities and safeguarding their interests, safeguarding, and providing for their safety and security…,” he added.
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