Rashid Alvi Blames Bangladesh Government for Hindu Lynching, Criticises India’s Response

Senior Congress leader Rashid Alvi has strongly condemned the recent incidents of violence and lynching targeting Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, describing the acts as “condemnable and unfortunate.” Speaking to the media on December 27, 2025, Alvi held the Bangladesh government directly responsible for failing to protect its minority communities amid the ongoing wave of attacks. His remarks come in the wake of the brutal lynching of 27-year-old Hindu garment worker Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh on December 18, which has sparked widespread outrage and protests both within Bangladesh and internationally.

While acknowledging the gravity of the situation, Alvi expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of any official statement or intervention from the Indian government. He argued that such pronouncements would likely make little to no difference in altering the ground reality in Bangladesh. The Congress leader further pointed out what he described as similar challenges faced by minority communities within India, alleging that atrocities against them continue unabated. This comparison appeared to underscore his view that the Indian government’s moral authority on the issue remains limited due to domestic concerns.

Alvi’s comments reflect the nuanced position often adopted by opposition leaders in India when addressing sensitive cross-border issues involving minority rights. While unequivocally denouncing the violence in Bangladesh, he avoided calling for aggressive diplomatic action, instead highlighting perceived inconsistencies in how minority protection is handled on both sides of the border. His statement has added another layer to the ongoing political discourse surrounding the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh, especially as protests continue in multiple countries and calls for international accountability grow louder.

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The remarks from the Congress leader arrive at a time when India’s Ministry of External Affairs has already described the “unremitting hostility against minorities” in Bangladesh as a matter of grave concern while maintaining that bilateral ties remain unaffected. The interim government in Dhaka, led by Muhammad Yunus, has arrested individuals linked to the Mymensingh lynching and condemned the violence, though it has denied communal motives in at least one related incident. The situation continues to draw scrutiny from global observers, human rights groups, and diaspora communities concerned about religious freedom and minority safety in the region.

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