Amidst ongoing violence in Bangladesh, the Samajwadi Party chief, Akhilesh Yadav has urged the Indian government to raise the issue at the international stage as a matter of protecting human rights. Taking it to his official X handle, Yadav, mentioned that the complexities of religious diversity in Bangladesh, it is imperative that no community whether they form the majority or a minority faces violence or persecution. He further underlined that the minority groups, including Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, and others, deserve the same level of protection and respect as any other community. Violence against any group, regardless of their beliefs, undermines the fundamental principles of human rights and religious freedom.कोई भी समुदाय चाहे वह बांग्लादेश का अलग नज़रियेवाला बहुसंख्यक हो या हिंदू, सिख, बौद्ध या कोई अन्य धर्म-पंथ-मान्यता माननेवाला अल्पसंख्यक, कोई भी हिंसा का शिकार नहीं होना चाहिए।भारत सरकार द्वारा इस मामले को अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर मानवाधिकार की रक्षा के रूप में सख़्ती से उठाया…— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) August 12, 2024Yadav also urged the Indian government to must take a decisive action by addressing this issue on an international platform. Raising awareness and advocating for the protection of human rights is not only a moral responsibility but also a matter of national interest. He also called for the safety and security of all communities within Bangladesh directly impact regional stability and have significant implications for Indias defense and internal security.Meanwhile, it is important to note that the statement from the Samajwadi Party chief has come when minorities in Bangladesh are becoming the victim of hate amid ongoing protests by the students for the reservations in the country. Yadav also highlighted that the protection of minorities in Bangladesh is a sensitive and crucial issue that requires immediate attention. By bringing this concern to the forefront of international discourse, India can play a pivotal role in ensuring that all communities, regardless of their faith, are safeguarded from violence and discrimination.
