Syed Ahmed Bukhari, the Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid, Delhi, has condemned the “injustices” and “assaults” towards the Hindu minority in Bangladesh and known as on the pinnacle of the interim authorities, Muhammad Yunus, to take speedy motion.
In a letter, Bukhari emphasised the long-standing shut relationship between India and Bangladesh.
“For the reason that institution of Bangladesh, our nationwide management, media, civil society, and influential circles have maintained shut relations with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, his daughter Sheikh Hasina Wajid, and their get together, the Awami League.
By way of diplomacy and issues associated to the area, worldwide affairs, and the Muslim world, Bangladesh has at all times stood by us as an in depth ally,” he mentioned.
The Shahi Imam additionally famous that after Sheikh Hasina’s departure to India, the backlash towards her led to each Muslim and non-Muslim supporters of the Awami League turning into targets of the unrest that adopted her elimination.
“Up thus far, it remained an inside matter of Bangladesh. Nonetheless, the continued injustices, assaults, and unilateral actions towards the Hindu minority are condemnable and should cease instantly. There is no such thing as a justification for such actions.
The federal government should at all times acknowledge the position now we have performed of their institution and growth course of and the unparalleled historical past of our assist and look after thousands and thousands of refugees. We have been the primary to face by them in each pure catastrophe,” he mentioned.
Ahmed Bukhari additionally underscored that the United Nations has a common declaration concerning the safety of equal rights for minorities, which is binding on all members of the worldwide neighborhood and all UN member states.
“As a reputable neighbour, an in depth ally of Bangladesh, and a custodian of shared cultural heritage, I count on the present head of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel laureate, to take speedy steps to curb any injustices towards the Hindu minority. He ought to be sure that his worldwide repute stays untarnished.
As a Muslim-majority nation, Islam and Islamic jurisprudence inherently go away no room for any type of prejudice or injustice towards minorities in Bangladesh,” he added.
In the meantime, over the weekend, greater than 60 monks have been reportedly stopped at Benapole land port in Bangladesh and weren’t allowed to enter India, in line with a spokesperson from the Worldwide Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Kolkata.
Notably, there was no reduction for Hindu non secular chief Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was arrested on alleged sedition fees. On Tuesday, a Bangladesh courtroom set January 2, 2025, as the subsequent date of listening to within the case. Chinmoy Krishna Das, who stays in custody, is predicted to remain in jail.
