Modi voices concern over safety of Hindus in BD

Hopes normalcy soon

FE Team | Published: August 15, 2024 23:58:48

Narendra Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said 1.4 billion Indians are worried about the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh, who have faced attacks during the recent political unrest in the country following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, reports UNB.
"1.4 billion Indians are worried about the safety of the Hindus, the minorities in Bangladesh," PM Modi said while delivering his 11th consecutive Independence Day speech at Delhi's Red Fort.
He said India will always be a well-wisher of Bangladesh's progress and hoped the situation will normalise in Bangladesh soon.
"Indians want the security of Hindus, and minorities there to be ensured," NDTV quoted him as saying.
During a courtesy meeting with Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Wednesday, Foreign Affairs Adviser mentioned about "highly exaggerated" media campaign about happenings in Bangladesh.
About former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recent statements, he mentioned that such statements emanating from India is "not conducive" to fostering better bilateral relations.