Shashi Tharoor
India
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Moneycontrol20-12-2025, 14:22

Tharoor Condemns Bangladesh Lynching, Questions Govt Action Amid Minority Violence

  • Congress MP Shashi Tharoor termed the lynching of Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh over alleged blasphemy as "unbearably tragic."
  • Tharoor appreciated Dhaka's condemnation but questioned steps to punish murderers and prevent future incidents.
  • The Bangladesh interim government condemned the act, stating perpetrators won't be spared, and has arrested seven people.
  • Priyanka Gandhi urged the Indian government to address the safety of Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist minorities in Bangladesh.
  • The incident highlights rising violence against minorities in Bangladesh since former PM Sheikh Hasina's ouster.

Why It Matters: Tharoor and Gandhi condemn Bangladesh lynching, urge action for minority safety.

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