Reacting to the violence towards Hindus in Banglades, Exterior Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar on Friday mentioned that Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus-led interim authorities is liable for defending all Bangladesh residents, together with minorities.
His feedback got here after the continuos assaults on Hindu communities and locations of worship. He highlighted the continuing challenges confronted by minorities within the nation for the reason that political upheaval that started in August 2024 after Sheikh Haseena fled the nation.
Jaishankar identified that experiences of violence towards Hindus and different minorities, particularly throughout the Durga Puja pageant, had been a trigger for concern.
The MEA highlighted that the Indian authorities had taken these incidents critically, sharing its considerations with the Bangladesh authorities. Jaishankar additionally reiterated that India’s Excessive Fee in Dhaka was carefully monitoring the state of affairs to make sure that the pursuits of minorities had been being protected.
ISKCON Priest’s Arrest
Jaishankar’s remarks come amid widespread protests and unrest in Bangladesh following the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a former priest of the Worldwide Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Das is going through sedition prices for allegedly hoisting a saffron flag above the Bangladesh nationwide flag throughout a rally in October.
This incident has sparked additional considerations relating to the remedy of non secular minorities in Bangladesh, significantly the Hindu group. A number of political leaders, together with these from India’s opposition, have voiced their considerations over Das’s arrest, calling on the Indian authorities to intervene within the matter.
Sheikh Hasina Requires Chinmoy Krishna Das’s Immidiate Launch
Amid the rising pressure, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted from energy in August 2024, has expressed her assist for the arrested Hindu monk. Hasina described Das’s arrest as ‘unjust’ and referred to as for his speedy launch.
She additionally urged the Bangladesh authorities to take stronger measures to guard the rights of non secular and ethnic minorities, who’ve confronted violence and discrimination since her elimination.
