Washington: Amid attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, the US has spoken of respecting fundamental freedoms, including religious and fundamental human rights. India continues to express concern over attacks on minorities, particularly Hindus, in Bangladesh. “We are clear that fundamental freedoms must be respected,” US State Department deputy spokesman Vedant Patel told reporters. “Governments must respect the rule of law, they must respect basic human rights,” Patel said.
‘Protests must be peaceful’
Vedant Patel said that any form of protest should be peaceful. “We emphasize that the detained people should also get proper representation and be treated according to basic fundamental freedoms and human rights,” Patel said in response to a question.
‘Government should protect Hindu minorities’
Meanwhile, US Congressman Brad Sherman said in a statement, “The interim government of Bangladesh has the sole responsibility to protect the Hindu minority and the administration must play a role in responding meaningfully to the recent attacks and atrocities against thousands of minority Hindus.” to end violence against the Hindu community,” Sherman said.
Hindus in Bangladesh
‘Chinmay Krishna Das’ life is in danger’
Utsav Chakraborty, Executive Director of ‘HinduAction’ called on the outgoing Biden-Harris administration to take all possible measures to prevent further escalation of violence by extremists against Hindus in Bangladesh. “Based on the feedback we are getting from Bangladesh, it can be said that Chinmoy Krishna Das, a saint and civil rights activist arrested by the interim government, faces serious threat to his life in custody,” he said.
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