India expressed serious concern over violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh, citing over 2,900 incidents during the interim government's tenure. The MEA condemned recent killings, rejected a false narrative, urged accountability, and said it is closely monitoring the situatio
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday voiced concern over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh and said the opposition does not have information on how the government is dealing with the situation.
India reaffirmed its commitment to strong ties with Bangladesh, emphasising peace, stability and democratic values, with the MEA stating that New Delhi supports free, fair, inclusive and participatory elections in the neighbouring country.
Talking to ANI about the mob lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, Hussain said that Interim Government leader Muhammad Yunus was encouraging anti-India sentiments.
The incident took place on Wednesday night at Hosendanga village of Kalimohor Union in Rajbari's Pangsha upazila, Assistant Superintendent of Police (Pangsha Circle) Debrata Sarkar told reporters on Thursday.
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal held a bike rally on Wednesday in Vijayawada against the mob lynching of Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh.
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate said that the 2015 lynching of Akhlaq by a mob was compounded by the Uttar Pradesh government's attempt to withdraw the case.
A West Bengal court on Tuesday sentenced 13 people to life imprisonment in connection with the brutal mob lynching of a father and son in Samsherganj, marking a significant conviction under India's new criminal laws. The verdict comes nine months after the double murder.
India on Tuesday summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner, second time in a week, amid apparent strain in ties over the developments in the neighbouring country.
Speaking to ANI, Sarma said, "40 per cent of the population in Assam consists of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, and that if this percentage increases by another 10 per cent, Assam will be automatically absorbed into Bangladesh. I have been repeatedly saying this for the past five years."