Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that it is a "compulsion" for India to maintain good relations with its neighbours, amid concerns over attacks on minorities, including Hindus, in Bangladesh.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday stated that India is keen to work closely with the authorities of the Interim Government of Bangladesh under the Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, addressing concerns related to the safety and welfare of minorities, including Hindus, in Bangladesh.
India desires positive, constructive, and mutually beneficial relationship with Bangladesh, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Monday and noted that the relationship is people-centric that has the benefit of people as its key motivational force.
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday raised the issue of attacks on minorities, including Hindus, with Bangladesh leaders and officials in Dhaka.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday said that as long as he is the Chief Minister of the state he will not allow tungsten mining at Melur in Madurai district.
West Bengal BJP President and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar highlighted the need to stop atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh and prevent violence incitement on Monday.
Tamil Nadu Water resource Minister Duraimurugan on Monday moved a resolution in the State Assembly condemning the Union Government's decision to grant tungsten mining rights to Hindustan Zinc Limited in Madurai district.
The visit comes amid recent reports of rise in violence against minorities in Bangladesh and the arrest of Spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Chittagong.
Udayananda Das Brahmachari from ISKCON temple who was also present in the protest rally said that it was everyone's right in the country to follow their religion.
The Akhil Bhartiya Karni Sena, along with the Hindu Mahasabha, organised a 'silent march' in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh on Sunday to protest the 'atrocities' against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, as well as the vandalism and burning of temples.
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Sunday expressed concern over the attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, calling for mutual respect among religions in these regions.