(IANS)
NEW DELHI: BJP Minority Morcha National President Jamal Siddiqui on Sunday condemned the lynching of a Hindu youth in Bangladesh, alleging growing radicalisation in the country. He also claimed that under Mamata Banerjee’s leadership, West Bengal could head down a similar path.Dipu Chandra Das was killed in a mob lynching in Mymensingh district on December 18 over allegations of blasphemy. His body was later set on fire. The incident occurred amid violent anti-India protests following the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, a leader of the July Uprising that led to the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government.Reacting to the incident, Siddiqui said the killing “shames the world and brings disrepute to Islam.”“There is no true Islam in Bangladesh because where there is radicalisation, there is no Islam. Radicalisation is not a part of Islam,” he added, as quoted by ANI.Siddiqui alleged that radical elements now dominate Bangladesh and said attacks on minorities, especially Hindus, were increasing. He also drew parallels with Pakistan.“The atrocities being committed against our Hindu brothers are condemned by all of us, Indian Muslims and members of the Bharatiya Janata Party. If needed, we will actively stand with our Hindu brothers and fight alongside them in Bangladesh. Our PM Narendra Modi is keeping a very close watch on this. If necessary, India will not hesitate to teach Bangladesh a lesson,” he said.Questioning the response of Bangladeshi authorities, Siddiqui said the action taken so far lacked seriousness.“The arrests made in Bangladesh are just a show. Given how radicalisation has gripped Bangladesh, I appeal through you to the secular people there, those who believe in humanity, and those who care about Islam, to stand with our Hindu brothers and come forward to ensure justice and security for them. Just as Muslims are a minority in India, but our Hindu brothers protect us and provide us with security and equal status, this is the culture of our country, and Bangladesh has adopted this culture,” he said.He further said, “But it is very sad that Bangladesh is becoming like Syria and other radical countries. The people in the government there are radicalised, they are people who spread terror, and India will support freeing Bangladesh from such people.”Siddiqui also attacked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of encouraging radicalisation for political gain.“West Bengal, under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee, is following the path of Bangladesh, and if this continues, West Bengal will also not be safe, and Mamata Banerjee is no less than a radicalist or an ISIS leader. Her ideology is a radical ideology, and she promotes radicalisation so that she can use it as a vote bank. We will not let West Bengal become like Bangladesh. In the 2026 elections, the people of India and Bengal will free Bengal from Mamata Didi,” he said.
