ISLAMABAD, AUG 24: India’s foreign policy is facing scrutiny following allegations against Bangladesh’s interim government. The Indian foreign minister has claimed that Hindu minorities in Bangladesh are currently highly insecure, a statement strongly contested by Bangladesh’s interim leadership.
Mohammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh’s interim government, has dismissed these allegations as unfounded, stating they reflect India’s frustration. He asserts that India is using the pretext of protecting Hindu minorities to justify interference in Bangladesh’s affairs.
The interim government has provided international observers with concrete evidence of minority protection measures. Media outlets TRT and DW have challenged Indian media claims, describing them as propaganda and stating that the reality in Bangladesh contradicts these allegations.
These developments come in the wake of a change in Bangladesh’s government, with the ousting of India-friendly Sheikh Hasina Wajed’s administration. Critics argue that the Modi government is prioritizing political interests over addressing India’s core issues in its third term.
International observers note that India’s foreign policy under Modi’s third term is facing a crisis on the global stage, with the country increasingly criticized for what some perceive as extremist thinking.
