Owaisi Condemns Lynching of Hindu Man in Bangladesh, Cites Constitutional Violations
AIMIM Chief condemns Hindu man's brutal killing in mob attack.
AIMIM President and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has vehemently condemned the horrific lynching of 27-year-old Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh's Mymensingh district on December 18, terming the incident extremely unfortunate and a blatant violation of the fundamental principles enshrined in the neighbouring nation's Constitution, which explicitly safeguards religious freedoms and minority rights.
Owaisi highlighted that such violent acts run counter to Bangladesh's secular foundation rooted in Bengali nationalism, pointing specifically to constitutional provisions that mandate equality and protection for all citizens regardless of faith. He referenced Article 41 guaranteeing freedom of religion, Articles 27 and 28 ensuring equality before the law, and Article 12 upholding secularism as core tenets being undermined by this tragedy.
The parliamentarian stressed the imperative need for robust protection of minorities in Bangladesh, where a significant non-Muslim population contributes to the nation's cultural and linguistic fabric. He reiterated his party's unequivocal opposition to any form of lynching, calling for accountability and justice while expressing solidarity with the victim's family amid widespread outrage.
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The brutal mob killing triggered large-scale protests across multiple Indian cities, including New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, various districts in Madhya Pradesh, and Agartala, with Hindu organisations staging demonstrations outside Bangladeshi diplomatic missions to demand immediate measures ensuring the safety and security of religious minorities in the country.
India's Ministry of External Affairs formally expressed grave concern over persistent hostilities targeting minorities, including Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists, while Bangladesh authorities countered by describing international criticisms as attempts to misrepresent isolated criminal incidents as organised persecution, underscoring the diplomatic strain emerging from the incident as both nations navigate bilateral relations in a sensitive post-revolution phase.
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