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In a sharp response, Priyanka Gandhi said the killing was not an isolated act but part of a disturbing pattern of increasing attacks against minorities, including Hindus, Christians and Buddhists, in Bangladesh. She questioned the lack of an official reaction from the Indian government despite the gravity of the incident and its wider implications for regional human rights and minority protection.
According to Priyanka Gandhi, the continued silence of the Modi government on such developments is dangerous and sends a wrong message at a time when violence against vulnerable communities is reportedly on the rise. She stated that she has repeatedly raised concerns about the situation in Bangladesh, urging the government to acknowledge and address the issue, but alleged that no meaningful response has been forthcoming from New Delhi.
The Congress leader’s comments highlight growing political pressure on the Centre to take a clear diplomatic and moral stand on the treatment of minorities in neighbouring countries, particularly when incidents involve extreme violence. While the Indian government has not issued a formal statement on the killing cited by Priyanka Gandhi, the issue has reignited debate over India’s role and responsibility in speaking out against human rights violations in the region.
The episode underscores the sensitive intersection of foreign policy, minority rights and domestic political accountability. As reports of violence against minorities in Bangladesh continue to surface, the absence or presence of an official response from India is likely to remain under scrutiny, both within political circles and among human rights observers.
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