April 18, 2025 1:35 PM

Focus on protecting rights of own minorities: India slams Bangladesh on Bengal violence comment

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday firmly rejected Bangladesh's remarks regarding the recent violence in West Bengal, calling them unwarranted and misleading. The comments from Dhaka followed protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, during which Bangladesh urged Indian authorities to ensure the safety of the minority Muslim population in the state. In a strong rebuttal, the MEA advised Bangladesh to focus on its own human rights situation rather than commenting on India’s int...