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‘If 1.25 Crore Hindus Decide…’: RSS Chief’s Big Support To Minorities In Bangladesh Amid Violence | India News

‘If 1.25 Crore Hindus Decide…’: RSS Chief’s Big Support To Minorities In Bangladesh Amid Violence | India News

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Last Updated:February 08, 2026, 14:08 IST Bangladesh has seen a rise in mob violence against minorities, especially Hindus, over the past few months, following the death of anti-India student leader Sharif Osman Hadi. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat. (PTI File) Ahead of the Bangladesh election, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday spoke about the situation of Hindus in the neighbouring country, saying that if they choose to stand and fight for their rights, they will receive support from Hindus across the world. “There are about 1.25 crore Hindus in Bangladesh. If they decide to stay there and fight, all Hindus across the world will help them,” Bhagwat said while addressing the second day of the RSS lecture series in Mumbai. Bhagwat was speaking at the two-day Vyakhyanmala titled ‘100 Years of Sangh Journey: New Horizons’, organised to mark the RSS centenary at the Nehru Centre in Worli. Violence against Hindus in Bangladesh Bangladesh has seen a rise in mob violence against minorities, especially Hindus, over the past few months, following …

Hindu community leader abducted, killed in Bangladesh

Hindu community leader abducted, killed in Bangladesh

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People take part in a protest march against the atrocities on religious minorities in Bangladesh. File photo | Photo Credit: PTI A prominent Hindu community leader was allegedly abducted from his home and beaten to death in Dinajpur district in north Bangladesh, a media report said on Friday (April 18, 2025) Also read: ‘Disingenuous attempt’: Delhi responds to Dhaka’s call for protection of Indian Muslims Body of Bhabesh Chandra Roy, 58, a resident of Basudebpur village of Dinajpur, about 330 kilometres northwest of Dhaka, was recovered on Thursday night, The Daily Star said quoting police and family members. Roy’s wife Shantana told The Daily Star that he received a phone call around 4:30 pm and claimed the call was made by the perpetrators to confirm his presence at home. “Approximately 30 minutes later, four men arrived on two motorcycles and allegedly abducted Bhabesh from the premises,” the report said, adding Roy was taken to Narabari village, where he was brutally assaulted. Roy was unconscious when he was sent back home and family members rushed him …

MPs briefed on role of Bangladesh Army Chief in stability

MPs briefed on role of Bangladesh Army Chief in stability

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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has outlined the rise of disruptive factional forces in Bangladesh. File | Photo Credit: PTI NEW DELHI Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, in an interaction with the Standing Committee on External Affairs of the Parliament on Wednesday (March 26, 2025), highlighted the role of the Army Chief of Bangladesh in maintaining stability in his country. The Hindu has learnt, Mr. Misri outlined the rise of disruptive factional forces in Bangladesh and noted that “continued release of Islamist extremists” by the interim government is a matter of concern for “regional and global security.” The discussion at the Indian Parliament coincided with the independence day of Bangladesh with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his congratulatory message to Chief Advisor Prof Mohammed Yunus reminding Dhaka of “mutual sensitivity to each other.” Bangladesh Army Chief Waker uz Zaman had warned on February 25 against the widespread violence, including fighting and incidents of mob justice, taking place in Bangladesh. “This nation’s independence and sovereignty will be undermined if you cannot stop the mudslinging and if you continue …

Amid protests over incidents in Bangladesh, Suvendu calls for ‘Hindu unity’ in Bengal

Amid protests over incidents in Bangladesh, Suvendu calls for ‘Hindu unity’ in Bengal

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BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari | Photo Credit: PTI As developments in Bangladesh continue to dominate political discourse in West Bengal, about 50 Hindutva organisations, accompanied by senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, held a gathering at Esplanade on Thursday and called for “Hindu unity” in the State. Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari said that unlike other states, Hindus are not united in West Bengal. “In Uttar Pradesh Hindus have united under Yogi Adityanath ji, in Haryana Hindus have united, and now in Maharashtra, the land of Chatrapati Shivaji, Hindus have united,” Mr. Adhikari said, addressing a rally at Kolkata’s Rani Rashmoni Road. Since the arrest of ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh on November 25, the West Bengal BJP leadership has been organising protests across the State. Observers feel the BJP sees an opportunity in the unrest across the border after its dismal performance in West Bengal in the Lok Sabha polls. The party’s seats dropped from 18 to 12, and additionally it received a drubbing in the bypolls across 10 Assembly seats. …

Union Minister seeks intervention of United Nations over arrest of Hindu leader in Bangladesh

Union Minister seeks intervention of United Nations over arrest of Hindu leader in Bangladesh

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Union Minister of State Giriraj Singh on the first day of the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi on November 25. | Photo Credit: PTI Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday (November 27, 2024) said the attack on Hindus in Bangladesh reflects that the interim government of the neighbouring country is in the “clutches of fundamentalists” and sought the intervention of the United Nations in the matter. Also Read: ISKCON Bangladesh denounces arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, calls for peaceful coexistence Condemning the arrest of a Hindu leader in Bangladesh, he said such attacks are against humanity. “The caretaker ‘prime minister’ of Bangladesh is in the clutches of fundamentalists. The way Hindus are being attacked is against humanity. United Nations should intervene in this matter,” Mr. Singh told reporters in Parliament complex. The Bangladesh interim government is headed by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus. Mr. Singh said the targeting of Hindus and arrest of religious leaders shows that fundamentalists are dominating the Bangladesh interim government like in the case of Pakistan. The Minister was asked …