Government Highlights Violence Against Hindus in Bangladesh and Pakistan.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) presented data in Rajya Sabha revealing a concerning surge in violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, with 2,200 reported incidents in 2024, marking a sharp increase from 302 in 2023 and 47 in 2022. Additionally, 112 cases were reported in Pakistan in 2024 (as of October), compared to 103 in 2023 and 241 in 2022.
The government attributed the spike in Bangladesh to political instability following the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League-led government earlier this year. Tensions rose as Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus assumed power after large-scale anti-government protests led Hasina to seek refuge in India.
In response, the MEA has urged both Bangladesh and Pakistan to ensure the safety and security of their Hindu minorities. “The Government of India has taken serious note of these incidents and conveyed its concerns to the respective governments through diplomatic channels,” the MEA stated.
Foreign Secretary-level discussions with Bangladesh further emphasized India’s expectation for proactive measures to protect minorities. Similarly, the Indian government continues to address the issue of religious intolerance and systemic persecution of minorities in Pakistan at international forums.
The MEA clarified that no violence against Hindus was reported in any other neighboring countries.
India remains committed to safeguarding the rights of minorities and will closely monitor the situation while urging regional governments to uphold human rights and security for all communities
New Delhi – [Date] – The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) presented data in Rajya Sabha revealing a concerning surge in violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, with 2,200 reported incidents in 2024, marking a sharp increase from 302 in 2023 and 47 in 2022. Additionally, 112 cases were reported in Pakistan in 2024 (as of October), compared to 103 in 2023 and 241 in 2022.
The government attributed the spike in Bangladesh to political instability following the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League-led government earlier this year. Tensions rose as Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus assumed power after large-scale anti-government protests led Hasina to seek refuge in India.
In response, the MEA has urged both Bangladesh and Pakistan to ensure the safety and security of their Hindu minorities. “The Government of India has taken serious note of these incidents and conveyed its concerns to the respective governments through diplomatic channels,” the MEA stated.
Foreign Secretary-level discussions with Bangladesh further emphasized India’s expectation for proactive measures to protect minorities. Similarly, the Indian government continues to address the issue of religious intolerance and systemic persecution of minorities in Pakistan at international forums.
The MEA clarified that no violence against Hindus was reported in any other neighboring countries.
India remains committed to safeguarding the rights of minorities and will closely monitor the situation while urging regional governments to uphold human rights and security for all communities.
