Washington: The Indian American community will appeal to the Trump administration and the US Congress next year to take strict action against Bangladesh. The community’s demands also include the imposition of economic sanctions on the Bangladeshi regime. The community has decided to take this step against persecution of Hindu minorities and vandalism of temples in Bangladesh. Dr. Bharat Barai, a prominent Indian American doctor and leader in the Indian American community, has been actively reaching out to US leaders on this issue. Let us tell you that Trump will take over the power of America in January next year.
‘Trump is a courageous and decisive leader’
Dr. Barai said, ‘President-elect Donald Trump recently made a big statement on violence against Hindu minorities and vandalism of temples in Bangladesh. Trump is a bold and decisive leader and if the situation does not improve I hope he will consider imposing economic sanctions on Bangladesh. He said that if a ban is imposed on Bangladesh’s textile industry, it will cause serious damage to Bangladesh’s economy and may create a major crisis for its citizens. Let us tell you that a large population of Bangladesh is connected with the textile industry.
‘…then violence against minorities may decrease’
Dr. Barai made a serious allegation about the politics of Bangladesh and said that the current Bangladeshi government led by Mohammad Yunus is under the influence of the army. He believes that the government of Bangladesh is actually being run by the army there. He said, ‘People of the Hindu American community expect action from the US legislators and administration regarding the oppression of minorities in Bangladesh. If the situation does not improve, we will appeal to the Congress to take strict action in this regard. He believes that violence against minorities can be reduced if America puts pressure on the government of Bangladesh through action.
Trump made a big statement on the situation in Bangladesh
Dr. Barai also appealed to the Indian government that India should also consider taking measures like economic sanctions against Bangladesh if atrocities on minorities continue in Bangladesh. He said that India should also reconsider its foreign policy regarding the situation in Bangladesh, so that the rights of minorities there can be protected. Dr. Barai also quoted Trump’s statement in which he strongly condemned the attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. In a statement before the US election on November 5, Trump said, ‘I strongly condemn the barbaric attacks on Hindus, Christians and other minorities in Bangladesh. This would never have happened during my reign.
‘Democratic Party Ignored These Events’
Dr. Barai alleged that the Democratic Party ignored these incidents. He said that now in Bangladesh not only Hindus but also Muslims are discussing that external forces may have a role in overthrowing the democratic government in the country. He said some people believed that some prominent figures living in the US and Europe such as George Soros and Peter Omidyar could be responsible for the crisis. (PTI)
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