Anurag Thakur Criticizes Congress Over Silence on Hindu Persecution in Bangladesh

BJP MP Anurag Thakur slammed Congress' Rahul Gandhi for focusing on Gaza while staying silent on atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. PM Modi emphasized the safety of minorities in a message to Bangladesh's new interim government. The Indian government formed a committee to monitor the India-Bangladesh border situation.

BJP MP Anurag Thakur criticized the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and the Congress party for their vocal concern about Gaza while maintaining silence on the atrocities against Hindus and other minority communities in Bangladesh. Speaking in the Lower House, Thakur relayed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had reminded Bangladesh's interim government of the need to ensure peace and security for its Hindu citizens.

Thakur noted, "While PM Modi emphasized these needs, it is unfortunate that Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge failed to mention the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh in their public statements." Thakur questioned Congress for ignoring minority protection in their congratulatory messages to Bangladesh's new interim government and failing to address the widespread concern about Hindu safety.

Showing consistency in his argument, Thakur added, "The Congress has frequently expressed concerns about Gaza but remains silent on the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh. The real question is what compels Congress and Rahul Gandhi to be vocal about Gaza while neglecting the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh? Their double standards are evident."

On Thursday, PM Modi had congratulated Professor Muhammad Yunus on assuming his role as the head of Bangladesh's interim government, calling for an early return to normalcy and ensuring the protection of minority communities. Modi emphasized India's commitment to working with Bangladesh to foster peace and development.

The Indian government has also constituted a five-member committee to monitor the situation at the India-Bangladesh border. The committee, chaired by BSF Eastern Command's Additional Director General, will liaise with Bangladeshi authorities to ensure the safety of Indian citizens and minority communities.

The political landscape in Bangladesh remains unstable, with large-scale anti-government protests following Nobel laureate economist Muhammad Yunus' swearing-in as the head of the interim government, succeeding former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid escalating civil unrest.