Former Indian diplomat Suresh K Goel on Saturday warned that the current relative calm in Bangladesh is "the calm before the storm", asserting that Chief Adviser of the interim government Muhammad Yunus's decision-making is being heavily influenced by jihadist elements following the wides
Speaking at the Assam State BJP Executive Meeting held at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati, Sarma cited census data to underline his claims. He said that as per the 2011 Census, Muslims constituted around 34 per cent of Assam's population.
The lynching of two Hindu Bangladeshis sparked a massive political row in India, with protests erupting in West Bengal and Assam demanding accountability from the neighbouring country's government.
Bangladesh's popular band icon James (Nagar Baul), scheduled on the closing day of the 185th anniversary celebrations of Faridpur Zilla School, was disrupted and ultimately cancelled following an attack. At least 25 people were injured in the incident.
Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh on Friday said that the Indian government should ensure the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh and resolve this problem through dialogue.
Uttar Pradesh Minister Jayveer Singh on Friday reacted to the recent violence against the minorities in Bangladesh, saying that there are civil war-like conditions in Bangladesh, highlighting that the atrocities are mostly targeted towards the Hindu community there.
BJP leader Shazia Ilmi on Friday condemned the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, saying that the way extremists are killing Hindus, lynching them, and this is happening either under the patronage or under the watch of the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday expressed concern over the rising incidents of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh and urged government to take appropriate action.