Hefazat calls on India to stop 'Israeli-style' actions to uphold ties with Bangladesh
The party further accused India of providing refuge to former prime minister "fascist Sheikh Hasina," and alienating the people of Bangladesh
Condemning the recent police firing in India that reportedly killed three Muslims, Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh has called on the Indian government to cease "Israeli-style" actions if they wish to uphold a good relationship with Bangladesh.
In a statement issued today (28 November), the party's Amir Shah Muhibullah Babunagari and Secretary General Allama Shaikh Sajedur Rahman criticised recent incidents in India's Uttar Pradesh, where far-right Hindu nationalists allegedly attempted to seize the land of a centuries-old historical mosque in Sambhal.
They condemned the police firing on local Muslims opposing the move, which reportedly left three Muslims dead.
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"We strongly protest such brutal killings," they said. "We are ashamed to consider them [India] as our neighbours. India must end its oppression and killing of its minority Muslim population if it wants to foster better ties with Bangladesh."
The Hefazat leaders further accused India of providing refuge to former prime minister "fascist Sheikh Hasina," and alienating the people of Bangladesh.
They demanded that India change its overall fascist and hegemonic policies, cease provoking communal unrest in Bangladesh and refrain from inciting violence.
They also highlighted ongoing instances of mosques and Muslim homes being demolished in India, alleging that they (India) seized their (Muslims) lands in "Israeli-style".
Referring to historical incidents like the demolition of Babri Masjid and conspiracies around the Gyanvapi Mosque, the Hefazat leaders called on India to take action to stop such activities.
"Unless India changes its oppressive approach, no neighbouring state in South Asia will consider it a friend," the statement added.
