There has been a stir in Indian politics regarding the alleged atrocities on Hindu and Christian communities in Bangladesh. Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh has given a big and controversial statement on this issue. After his statement, a round of political rhetoric and reactions has started.
Digvijay Singh said that the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh should not be seen only as an internal problem there, but should be understood as a reaction to the actions being taken against minorities in India.
He said in his statement, “Ever since the government changed in Bangladesh after such a movement, there are all those elements who do politics by spreading religious fanaticism. Those who were opposed by Sheikh Hasina, were opposed by Sheikh Mujib Sahib. This is the situation in our country, here the same fundamentalist forces spreading bigotry are there, the way they are taking action against the minority community, the same kind of reaction is taking place there.”
Condemnation of attacks on minorities
Digvijay Singh in his statement clearly condemned the attacks on Hindu and Christian communities in Bangladesh. He said that such incidents cannot be accepted under any circumstances and are a serious violation of human rights.
He further said, “We strongly condemn what is happening to our Hindu brothers and Christians in Bangladesh.”
Demand for action from Mohammad Yunus
The former Chief Minister also appealed to the current leadership of Bangladesh to take strict action. He said that the government there should take immediate action to control the situation. He said, “The great economist and chief of Bangladesh Mohammad Yunus Saheb should take action.” At present, both the security of minorities in Bangladesh and India’s politics on this issue remain at the center of discussion.

