India’s Ministry of External Affairs has issued a stern response in reply to the “unwarranted” comments made by the Bangladesh Interim government on West Bengal’s Murshidabad violence. Responding to a query on Bangladesh’s remarks, MEA categorically rejected it advising the Mohammed Yunus government to focus on protecting the rights of its own minorities.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We reject the remarks made by the Bangladesh side with regard to the incidents in West Bengal. This is a barely disguised and disingenuous attempt to draw a parallel with India’s concern over the ongoing persecution of minorities in Bangladesh where the criminal perpetrators of such acts continue to roam free.”
Our response to media queries regarding comments made by Bangladesh officials on the developments in West Bengal:
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— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) April 18, 2025
Jaiswal added, “Instead of making unwarranted comments and indulging in virtue signalling, Bangladesh would do better to focus on protecting the rights of its own minorities.”
The recent controversy erupted when Muhammad Yunus’s press secretary Shafiqul Alam claimed that Bangladesh had no involvement in the violence that erupted in Murshidabad.
Speaking with local media channels on 17th April, Alam ranted, “We condemn attacks on Muslims causing loss of lives and properties. We urge the Government of India and West Bengal to take all steps to fully protect the minority Muslim population.”
In the meantime, Muhammad Yunus has been calling for stronger ties with Pakistan to boost mutual cooperation and explore trade, business potential.
During his meeting with the Pakistan foreign secretary Amna Baloch on April 17, Yunus laid emphasis on strengthening ties with Pakistan. He reportedly told Baloch, “There are certain hurdles. We have to find ways to overcome those and move forward, adding, “We kept missing each other for a long time as our relationship was frozen. We have to overcome the barriers.”
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Baloch is incidentally the first Pakistani foreign secretary to visit Bangladesh in 15 years.
