New Delhi. The Government of India has expressed serious concern over cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. Minister of State for External Affairs Kiriti Vardhan Singh gave this information in response to an unanswered question in the Lok Sabha. He said that a total of 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities have been reported in Bangladesh till December 8, 2024, while 112 cases were reported till October 2024.
The Central Government has taken these incidents seriously and has expressed its concern to the Government of Bangladesh in this matter. Singh said India hopes that the Bangladesh government will take all necessary steps to ensure the safety and welfare of Hindus and other minorities.
In reply to an unstarred question in Lok Sabha regarding Violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, MoS, MEA Kirti Vardhan Singh told the House yesterday, “2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh were reported till 8th December 2024 and 112 cases… pic.twitter.com/3swWT04Rtg
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2024
Singh also said that except Bangladesh and Pakistan, not a single case of violence against Hindus and other minorities has been reported in other neighboring countries.
Government expressed hope from Bangladesh government
The Government of India has clarified that it is in constant touch with the Government of Bangladesh regarding these incidents. Singh told Parliament that India expects Bangladesh to take concrete steps for the protection of religious minorities in its country.
Increasing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh is worrying
In the last few years, incidents of attacks on Hindus and other minorities have increased rapidly in Bangladesh. This includes attacks on temples, destruction of properties and physical violence. Experts believe that this stand of the Indian government is an important step to protect the rights of Hindus and other minorities. It is expected that Bangladesh government will take concrete action to stop these incidents.
