India has called upon Bangladesh government to ensure the safety and security of Hindus, all minorities and their places of worship.
In reply to a question in parliament on the attack on minorities in Bangladesh, Indian Minister of State of External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday said several incidents of desecration and damages to Hindu temples and deities in Bangladesh have been reported in the past few months.
The government of India has expressed its concerns about such incidents, including the attack on a Puja mandap in Tantibazar, Dhaka and the theft at the Jeshoreshwari Kali temple at Satkhira during Durga Puja 2024, he said.
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The primary responsibility for the protection of life and liberty of all citizens of Bangladesh, including minorities, rests with the Government of Bangladesh, said Kirti Vardhan.