India remains one of the safest and most inclusive homes for minorities: Kiren Rijiju

May 20, 2026 11:19 AM

India remains one of the safest and most inclusive homes for minorities: Kiren Rijiju

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said India continues to remain one of the safest and most inclusive countries for minority communities, while highlighting their significant contribution to the nation’s growth and development. Addressing the Conference of State Minorities Commissions organised by the National Commission for Minorities in New Delhi, Rijiju said minority communities have played an important role in shaping India’s social, cultural and economic progress....

India expresses concern over surge in extremist rhetoric in Bangladesh, urges protection for minorities

November 29, 2024 6:09 PM

India expresses concern over surge in extremist rhetoric in Bangladesh, urges protection for minorities

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) raised serious concerns on Friday over the surge in extremist rhetoric and increasing violence against minorities in Bangladesh, calling on the interim government in Dhaka to ensure the protection of Hindus and other minority communities. During the weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India has consistently and strongly raised the issue of targeted attacks on minorities, particularly Hindus, with the Bangladesh government. He ...