India's hypocrisy condemnable, offensive: Asif Nazrul
"Indian Muslims are facing numerous atrocities but neighbouring the country has no qualms or remorse about it. This hypocrisy of India is condemnable and objectionable," he said
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul today (29 November) criticised India as it expressed deep concern over the current situation in Bangladesh.
In a post on his verified Facebook page, Asif wrote, "India is expressing undue concern over Bangladesh's situation. Indian Muslims are facing numerous atrocities but neighbouring the country has no qualms or remorse about it. This hypocrisy of India is condemnable and objectionable."
Citing a survey report by Voice of America (VOA) Bangla, the law adviser said most of the Bangladeshi people (64.1%) believe that the interim government is able to provide more security to the minority communities than the previous Awami League-led government.
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"We have also witnessed how the people of Bangladesh, including student organisations, Madrasas and political parties, worked for the security of minorities during the recent Durga Puja.
"Even after the brutal killing of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif in Chattogram, Muslims in Bangladesh have shown restraint and patience," he said.
On 26 November, following the denial of bail to former ISKCON Bangladesh leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari by a Chattogram court, India's Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement terming the matter a cause for "deep concern" and urging Bangladesh to protect Hindus and other minorities.
"We have noted with deep concern the arrest and denial of bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, who is also the spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatan Jagran Jote.
This incident follows multiple attacks on Hindus and other minorities by extremist elements in Bangladesh… We urge Bangladesh authorities to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and all minorities, including their right of freedom of peaceful assembly and expression," reads the statement.
Chinmoy was detained by police from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at around on 25 November. He was accused in a sedition case for allegedly disrespecting Bangladesh's national flag by hoisting a saffron flag above it at a rally organised by the Bangladesh Sanatan Jagaran Mancha in Chattogram city.
