Concerns Raised Over Violence Against Hindu Minorities in Bangladesh

On Wednesday, Manoj Kumar Jha, a Member of Parliament from the Rashtriya Janata Dal, criticized the Indian government's silence regarding the recent violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. Speaking to the media, Jha emphasized the need for a clear message to be conveyed. He noted that those who should be speaking out are silent. As the world's largest democracy, India has always witnessed a smooth and peaceful transfer of power and has contributed to the formation of Bangladesh. It is essential to understand the reasons behind such incidents and to communicate a strong message, which is currently lacking.

Previously, senior Congress leader V. Hanumanth Rao condemned the murder of a Hindu security guard at a textile factory in Bangladesh, expressing serious concerns about the safety of minorities in the neighboring country. In his remarks, Rao described the killing of a Hindu worker in the Mymensingh district as extremely alarming, reflecting the deteriorating situation for minorities there. He pointed out that this incident marks the third such murder in the past two weeks, which should raise alarms for the international community.

The security guard, Bajendra Biswas, aged 42, was shot dead while on duty inside the factory. Reports indicate that a colleague allegedly fired the shots using a government-issued firearm. The police identified the suspect as Noman Mia, 29, who was also a member of the Ansar force at the same factory. Rao highlighted that such incidents demonstrate a failure to ensure the safety of minority communities and urged the Bangladeshi government to take strict action against the perpetrators and deliver justice to the victim's family.

India has expressed deep concern over the recurring violence against religious minorities, including Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists, in Bangladesh. The government has stated that it is closely monitoring the situation in the neighboring country. During a media briefing in New Delhi, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal conveyed that the Indian government is troubled by the ongoing hostility faced by minority communities in Bangladesh.