Responsibility to protect minorities rests with Dhaka

‘Responsibility to protect minorities rests with Dhaka’: Jaishankar responds to minority attacks in Bangladesh
External affairs minister S Jaishankar expressed serious concern over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. During the August 2024 incidents, Hindu homes, businesses, and temples were targeted. Increased violence is noted amid Bangladesh's political instability.
Anti-ISCKON protests continue in Dhaka, India asks Bangladesh to protect minorities
As spiritual preacher Chinmoy Krishna continues to remain in a Bangladesh jail after being charged with sedition, protests are being held in various parts of the country against him and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISCKON).
Bangladesh accuses India of 'double standards' on protection of minorities
Bangladesh criticised India for 'double standards' on minority protection and accused Indian media of misinformation. Bangladesh's interim government urged its journalists to counter this. A Bangladesh student group protested against India's alleged interference and border killings.
Bangladesh must fulfil responsibility of shielding minorities: Govt on incidents of violence against Hindus
The Indian government has urged the interim government in Dhaka to ensure the safety of all minorities, amidst a rise in violence against Hindus and other minority communities. India calls for a fair legal process for Chinmoy Krishna Das,
India expresses concern over minority rights in Bangladesh amid rising violence
India’s reaction comes on the heels of increasing tensions in Bangladesh, particularly regarding the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was charged with sedition.
India has taken serious note of attacks against minorities, shared concerns with Bangladesh, Jaishankar tells Parliament
The Foreign Minister said that the reports of attacks on temples and puja mandaps also came to light during the recent Durga Puja festival. Jaishankar added that the Indian High Commission in Dhaka is closely monitoring the situation related to the minorities in Bangladesh.
India asks Bangladesh to protect minorities, hopes monk will get fair treatment
Randhir Jaiswal said India expects that Chinmoy Krishna Das’s case will be handled in a fair and transparent manner by authorities in Bangladesh
India backs ISKCON, asks Bangladesh to protect minorities
On the recent arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, a former member of ISKCON Bangladesh, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India expected him to receive a fair and transparent trial.
'Government's Responsibility': Jaishankar Reacts To Violence Against Hindus In Bangladesh
Jaishankar pointed out that reports of violence against Hindus and other minorities, especially during the Durga Puja festival, had been a cause for concern.
'Interim govt in Bangladesh must protect all minorities': India concerned over 'targeted attacks' against Hindus
Regarding the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das by Bangladeshi authorities, MEA noted that legal proceedings are underway in the case. “We expect that these legal processes will be handled justly,
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