Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Sunil Ambekar has urged the Indian government to take more decisive steps to address the ongoing violence against the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh. While calling for a dialogue to resolve the issue, Ambekar emphasized that if talks fail, the Centre must explore other solutions to stop the atrocities.
Speaking at an event in Nagpur organized by the Sakal Hindu Samaj to condemn the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, Ambekar stated, “The Centre should try harder, and take more concrete steps. I hope that the issue can be resolved with dialogue. But if talks fail, then find another solution to stop the violence.”
Ambekar described the situation in Bangladesh as increasingly dire, likening it to a period under Mughal rule. He condemned the attacks, including the destruction of Hindu temples, looting, and the torture of women. “Our temples are being burnt, looted, women tortured. Every Hindu should be outraged by what is happening. Just condemning the events and getting upset won’t do. We have to move beyond anger and sadness,” he asserted.
The RSS leader pointed out that the violence in Bangladesh was aimed at uprooting the Hindu community and expressed his concern for Hindus not just in Bangladesh, but also in Pakistan. “Not only Bangladesh, Hindus are also being attacked in Pakistan and Bangladesh. We will not tolerate atrocities against Hindus. If we don’t do anything about it, our future generations will question our silence.”
Ambekar also criticized Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus, calling out the Nobel Peace Prize laureate for his lack of action in halting the violence. “There is no peace in the country which is currently being run by a Nobel Peace Prize winner. He is not doing anything to stop the atrocities,” Ambekar said.
While not naming any specific powers, Ambekar suggested that certain “global powers” may be playing a role in creating unrest in Bangladesh. “We need to identify such powers and expose them and tell them to stop such things with regard to Hindus in our country and in other countries as well,” he added.
The remarks reflect the growing concern among the Hindu community in India over the escalating violence against their co-religionists in Bangladesh. Ambekar’s call for a more active response from the Indian government highlights the political pressure on the Centre to take a stronger stance in addressing the issue.
