"Focus on Own Minorities": India Slams Bangladesh Over Murshidabad Violence Remarks

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:30pm on 18 Apr 2025,Friday India Global

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has sharply rebuked Bangladesh for its comments on the communal violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad, stating, “Instead of making unwarranted comments and indulging in virtue signalling, Bangladesh would do better to focus on protecting the rights of its own minorities.” The response follows remarks from Bangladesh’s chief adviser’s office urging India to “fully protect” its Muslim population and denying any Bangladeshi link to the April 11 unrest. The MEA called it a “disingenuous attempt” to draw parallels. The Calcutta High Court continues to monitor the situation and has directed all parties to avoid provocative statements. (PC: PTI)

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