Data from the Bangladesh parliamentary election shows that of 2,034 candidates contesting 299 seats, only 80 were from Hindu minority backgrounds. (AFP)
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News1818-02-2026, 15:18

Mamata Banerjee Fact-Checked: Bangladesh Election Data Reveals Minority Underrepresentation

  • Indian intelligence sources reject Mamata Banerjee's claims on Bangladesh elections, citing incomplete data.
  • Banerjee praised Bangladesh's peaceful polls while criticizing India's Election Commission.
  • Intelligence inputs suggest a 'deliberate playbook' of violence and intimidation against minorities in Bangladesh.
  • Only 80 out of 2,034 candidates were Hindu (3.9%), despite Hindus being 8% of the population.
  • Many Hindu candidates faced rejections or withdrawals under pressure; few won seats, mostly from BNP.

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