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India strongly responded to Bangladesh after its press secretary denied Bangladeshi involvement in the anti-Waqf Act violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad and urged India to protect its Muslim minority.
The Indian government called the remarks a misleading attempt to deflect attention from ongoing persecution of minorities in Bangladesh.
India stated that Bangladesh should focus on safeguarding its own minority communities instead of making unwarranted comments.
India has highlighted incidents of violence and intimidation against minorities in Bangladesh, especially after the removal of the Sheikh Hasina government in August 2024.
Bangladesh dismissed these concerns, claiming the attacks were due to complex reasons such as political revenge, land disputes, and local issues, not communal hatred.
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