The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India stated that over 2,900 incidents of violence against minority communities in Bangladesh cannot be ignored, despite the interim government’s repeated denial of a communal motive.
This statement comes just two days after the lynching of Amrit Mondal, a Hindu man alleged to be involved in criminal activities, on Wednesday, December 24.
Mondal’s death marked the second such occurrence in less than a week, following the reported beating to death of another Hindu man, Dipu Das, in Mymensingh city on December 18, 2025, over an alleged blasphemy.
“Independent sources have documented over 2900 incidents of violence against minorities, including killings, arson, and land grabs, during the tenure of Bangladesh’s interim government,” said Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson for the ministry, on Friday, December 26. “Such incidents cannot be overlooked.”
He added that India advocates for free, fair, and inclusive elections in Bangladesh, especially ahead of the first elections since protests ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The death of factory worker Das has sparked protests from students and human rights organizations in Dhaka. It has also led to demonstrations in Kolkata and the NCR, including one outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi last week.
The protest prompted both nations to exchange sharp statements. The MEA clarified that a group of about 25 individuals was promptly dispersed and assured no security breach occurred.
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The interim government of Bangladesh firmly rejected any communal narrative in its response. “We dismiss the attempt by Indian authorities to portray an isolated attack on a Bangladeshi citizen of the Hindu community as assaults on minorities,” stated Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry, referring to Das’s death.
The Yunus government reiterated its commitment to protecting minorities, emphasizing that all governments in the region have a duty to ensure their safety within their borders.
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(Edited by : Shoma Bhattacharjee)
