Sadhguru Condemns Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh: Calls for Immediate Action

Spiritual leader Sadhguru condemned recent attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, stressing India's duty to protect minorities. An Air India flight with 199 passengers landed in Delhi amidst these tensions. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was appointed as head of Bangladesh's interim government. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar reassured that India is in close contact with the Indian community in Dhaka.

On Wednesday, spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev condemned the alleged attacks on Hindu houses, temples, and businesses in Bangladesh. He emphasized the duty to ensure the safety of minorities in neighboring regions. On social media platform X, Sadhguru stated, 'The atrocities being perpetrated against Hindus is not just an internal matter of Bangladesh. Bharat cannot be Maha-Bharat if we do not stand up and act at the earliest to ensure the safety of minorities in our neighborhood. What was once part of this nation unfortunately became a neighborhood, but it is our responsibility to protect these people--who belong to this civilization--from these shocking atrocities.'

Earlier in the day, an Air India flight from Dhaka carrying 199 passengers and six infants landed in Delhi. Sources indicated that Air India operated a special charter flight at short notice despite infrastructure challenges at Dhaka Airport late last night, landing in Delhi early this morning.

One of the passengers on the flight, an Indian national, mentioned that the situation in Bangladesh is 'pretty much under control now.' Meanwhile, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been appointed as the head of Bangladesh's interim government, according to Dhaka Tribune. The announcement was made by Bangladesh President's Press Secretary, Joynal Abedin.

The decision regarding Yunus's appointment was made during a meeting between President Shahabuddin and the coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. On Tuesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that there are an estimated 19,000 Indian nationals in Bangladesh, including about 9000 students. He reassured that the Indian government is in close contact with its community in Dhaka.

Jaishankar also noted that Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina requested approval from India to come at short notice, arriving Monday evening. (ANI)