‘Reside as much as duty…’: India urges Bangladesh to guard all minorities amid rising violence

India on Friday expressed deep concern over the escalating violence and focused assaults in opposition to Hindus and different minorities in Bangladesh and known as upon the Muhammad Yunus-led authorities to “dwell as much as its duty of defending all minorities”.

Addressing the weekly briefing on Friday, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “India has constantly and strongly raised with the Bangladesh authorities the threats and focused assaults on Hindus and different minorities… The interim authorities should dwell as much as its duty of defending all minorities.”

#WATCH | Delhi: On Bangladesh state of affairs, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, “India has constantly and strongly raised with the Bangladesh authorities the threats and targetted assaults on Hindus and different minorities… The interim authorities should dwell as much as its duty… pic.twitter.com/Z9hHp6g6U1

— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2024

He stated India is worried in regards to the surge of extremist rhetoric within the neighbouring nation.

“Rising incidents of violence and provocation can’t be dismissed merely as media exaggerations. We name upon Bangladesh to take steps for the safety of minorities…,” he added.

Jaiswal stated India has reiterated its sturdy stance on the state of affairs of Hindus and different minority communities in Bangladesh.

“We made our place very clear so far as the state of affairs of Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh is worried. We’ve got raised this matter with Bangladesh that they need to take duty for shielding the minorities and safeguarding their pursuits, safeguarding, and offering for his or her security and safety…,” he added.

On the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, who’s related to the Worldwide Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Bangladesh, Jaiswal stated India has already made its stance on the difficulty recognized.

#WATCH | Delhi: On the arrest and imprisonment of Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, “We see ISKCON as a globally well-regarded organisation with a powerful report of social service. So far as the arrest of Chinmoy Das is worried, now we have… pic.twitter.com/gJHKEN3RW3

— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2024

“We see ISKCON as a globally well-regarded organisation with a powerful report of social service. So far as the arrest of Chinmoy Das is worried, now we have made our assertion on that… Circumstances in opposition to people and authorized processes are underway. We hope and anticipate that these processes will probably be handled in a good, simply and clear method guaranteeing full respect for these people and all those that are involved…,” stated the MEA spokesperson.

Das has been charged with sedition for allegedly hoisting a saffron flag above Bangladesh’s nationwide flag in Chittagong on October 25.

As Das continues to stay in a Bangladesh jail, protests have erupted in numerous elements of the nation in opposition to him and the Worldwide Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISCKON).

On Friday, after prayers, protesters linked to the Hefazat-e-Islam gathered exterior the Bitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka calling for a ban on ISCKON.

The protesters had been seen with flags and had been additionally seen sloganeering whilst a big contingent of Police personnel stored watch.

The protests had been held on the north gate of the mosque.The state of affairs has been tense after a lawyer was killed throughout clashes between police and alleged followers of Das within the Chattogram Courtroom Constructing space on November 27.

Despite the fact that ISKCON’s Bangladesh unit has rejected allegations linking the non secular organisation to the killing of lawyer in Chattogram, protests proceed within the nation.

India additionally confirmed that the availability of commodities to Bangladesh continues with out disruption.

“… The provision of commodities from India to Bangladesh continues. And likewise, the commerce between Bangladesh and India continues in each instructions…,” stated Jaiswal.

With inputs from businesses