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Bangladesh violence : Due to the violence in Bangladesh, there are still fierce fire-like conditions. Sheikh Hasina has resigned from the post of Prime Minister and is currently taking refuge in India, while Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has given a statement in the Rajya Sabha on the situation in Bangladesh. He said that we are in touch with the Dhaka administration and the agencies there have been asked to ensure the safety of the ambassadors and Hindus there. Earlier, an all-party meeting was held on the violence in Bangladesh, in which many leaders including the Union Home Minister, Foreign Minister, Defense Minister, Leader of Rajya Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister were present.
What did Jaishankar say in Rajya Sabha on Bangladesh crisis?
Giving a statement in the Rajya Sabha on the Bangladesh crisis, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said, “We are keeping an eye on this crisis. Violence continues there even after the Supreme Court's decision. Hindu minorities were targeted. We are in touch with Dhaka. Sheikh Hasina has sought permission to come to India. Apart from this, we are also in touch with the Indian community in Bangladesh.” “Thousands of Indians, including 9000 students, are present in Bangladesh.”
Attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh a matter of concern: Jaishankar
He said in the Rajya Sabha, 'Bangladesh is very close to us and there has been chaos there since January. Violence started in Bangladesh in June-July. We were in touch with the political parties there. Even after the Supreme Court's order on the quota system, the situation in Bangladesh worsened and Sheikh Hasina had to resign. The situation became the worst on August 4. Most of the minorities have been attacked, which is a matter of concern.'
'Our government is in touch with the Indian community'
He said, 'Violence has been going on in Bangladesh since July. On July 21, the Supreme Court gave its verdict on reservation, but the protests continued. Then on August 4, violence started again, protesters attacked the police, damaged public property, then a curfew was imposed on August 5, although marches were held on the streets. The Bangladesh Army Chief addressed the nation and appealed for peace. Hindu minorities were targeted. Our government is in touch with the Indian community and is monitoring the situation of the minorities.'
'Sheikh Hasina asked for permission to visit India'
He said, 'After the violence, Sheikh Hasina resigned from the post of Prime Minister and sought permission to come to India. Vigilance is being maintained on our borders and the BSF has been asked to remain alert. We are in touch with the Dhaka administration. India is ready to deal with any situation. The central government has also discussed in detail with Hasina. The situation is still unstable there. There have been attacks on temples and houses and reputation of Hindus.'
It is noteworthy that in Meherpur, Khulna, Bangladesh, rioters vandalized and set fire to an ISKCON temple and another temple, in which the mob allegedly killed two Hindu councilors.
Government is monitoring the situation in Bangladesh: Jaishankar
Earlier, while addressing the all-party meeting, the Foreign Minister said that the situation in Bangladesh is not so alarming that 12,000-13,000 Indians need to be evacuated from the violence-hit country. He said in the all-party meeting that the government is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government due to anti-government protests. It is worth noting that while violence has started in Bangladesh from Sunday, there is still a situation of fierce fire there. After the violence, Sheikh Hasina had to resign from the post of Prime Minister and take refuge in India. So far more than 300 people have been reported dead in this violence.
