NC, PDP silent over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh: BJP

The BJP has criticised the National Conference, Peoples Democratic Party and Congress over their approach of selective condemnations and keeping silence on what is happening in Bangladesh.

Addressing mediapersons in Jammu, J&K BJP chief spokesperson Sunil Sethi said “Hindus in Bangladesh are facing atrocities, they are being killed and women are being raped. A wave of uncertainty and total insecurity is prevailing there. It is most unfortunate that parties like NC, PDP and even Congress, which project themselves as champions of human rights, have adopted silence and not showing any sympathy towards the affected Hindus in Bangladesh”.

He said these parties have double standards even in matters of human rights violations.

“If Hindus are subjected to atrocities and physically assaulted in Bangladesh or elsewhere, none from NC, PDP and Congress condemns the inhumane treatment to the community,” said Sethi, adding that selective condemnations by these parties have exposed their anti-Hindu mindset.

Sethi, while appreciating the united protests and condemnations of Bangladesh incidents by the people of Jammu, raised questions for no reaction from Kashmir over Bangladesh violence. He said this speaks of the communal approach of the Valley-based parties and people there.

“Whereas these parties are raising a hue and cry over the illegal settlement of Rohingyas and also showing concerns over the distant Israel-Palestine war, they are least concerned for the Hindus of Bangladesh, which were very part of this nation before Partition,” he said.

“In India, people of all religions are treated equally, they enjoy freedom of expression, follow their religious practices and all are equal in all matters and at all levels. Hindus from all over the world closely long for help from India,” Sethi said.