India on Friday urged the interim government in Bangladesh to fulfill its responsibility of safeguarding all minorities, expressing deep concern over the rise in extremist rhetoric and increasing incidents of violence in the neighboring country.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized that India has consistently raised the issue of threats and “targeted attacks” on Hindus and other minorities with the Bangladeshi authorities.
“Our position on the matter is clear — the interim government must live up to its responsibility of protecting all minorities,” Jaiswal said during his weekly media briefing.
He highlighted India’s concern over the situation, stating, “We are concerned at the surge of extremist rhetoric, increasing incidents of violence and provocation. These developments cannot be dismissed only as media exaggeration.”
India reiterated its call for Bangladesh to take decisive steps to ensure the protection of minority communities. “We once again call upon Bangladesh to take all steps for the protection of minorities,” he added.
Addressing the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das by Bangladeshi authorities, Jaiswal noted that the legal process is currently underway. “As far as cases against individuals are concerned, we have noted that legal processes are underway,” he said.
Jaiswal also stressed the importance of fairness in the proceedings, stating, “We expect that these processes will deal with the case in a just, fair, and transparent manner, ensuring full respect for the legal rights of all concerned.”
