After a coup in Bangladesh, an interim government has been formed. However, security concerns for minorities, especially Hindus, persist. In India, there is continuous concern over this, and the central government has raised the issue multiple times. Meanwhile, Bangladeshi interim government’s chief advisor Mohammad Yunus has called Prime Minister Modi and assured the safety of Hindus.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X, "Spoke with Professor Muhammad Yunus over the phone. The chief advisor to the interim Government of Bangladesh discussed the current situation. Reaffirmed India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful, and progressive Bangladesh. He assured the safety, security, and protection of Hindus and all minorities in Bangladesh."
PMO Also Issued a Statement
The Prime Minister's Office also issued a statement regarding the conversation between the two leaders. The PMO said, "The Prime Minister spoke with the chief advisor of the interim Government of Bangladesh over the phone. The Prime Minister reaffirmed India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful, and progressive Bangladesh. The Prime Minister stressed the need to ensure the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities by the interim government. Prof. Yunus assured the safety, security, and protection of Hindus and all minorities in Bangladesh."
Source: aajtak
The statement further said, "During the call, the Prime Minister confirmed India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful, and progressive Bangladesh. He emphasized India's commitment to supporting the people of Bangladesh through various developmental initiatives. The Prime Minister also highlighted the importance of ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities in Bangladesh. Prof. Yunus assured that the interim government would prioritize the safety and protection of Hindus and all minority groups in Bangladesh. Both leaders also discussed ways to advance bilateral relations in line with respective national priorities."
PM Modi Mentioned It in Independence Day Speech
It is worth noting that PM Modi mentioned the events in Bangladesh and expressed concerns from the Red Fort during his Independence Day speech. He said that India, as a neighboring country, is worried about what happened in Bangladesh. He hopes that the situation will return to normal soon. The concerns of 1.4 billion Indians are that the safety and protection of Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh should be ensured. India always wishes for peace and prosperity in its neighboring countries. India's commitment is towards peace. In the coming days, our support for Bangladesh's development journey will always remain.
PM Modi has Previously Expressed Concerns over the Situation of Hindus
After days of unrest and political turmoil in Bangladesh, an interim government was formed. Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus took the oath as the head of the interim government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Muhammad Yunus after the swearing-in and urged for ensuring the safety of all citizens, including Hindus, in Bangladesh. PM Modi congratulated Prof. Yunus on social media, saying, 'Best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on taking on his new responsibilities. We expect a return to normalcy soon while ensuring the safety of Hindus and all other minority communities. India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfill the shared aspirations for peace, security, and development for the people of both countries.'
