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BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar has accused Mamata Banerjee of turning West Bengal into "Bangladesh Lite" amid rising violence. The remarks follow the brutal killing of Hindu leader Bhabesh Roy in Bangladesh, which India condemned. The MEA urged Dhaka to protect minorities as persecution cases rise. Majumdar claims Hindus face similar threats in Bengal under TMC rule.

Key Points: Sukanta Majumdar Slams Mamata Over Murshidabad Violence as Bengal Turns Bangladesh Lite

  • Majumdar links Bengal violence to Bangladesh unrest
  • MEA condemns Hindu leader Bhabesh Roy's killing
  • TMC accused of minority persecution
  • BJP alleges state failure in protecting Hindus
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Sukanta Majumdar targets Mamata Banerjee over Murshidabad violence, alleges she has made West Bengal Bangladesh version lite

BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar accuses Mamata Banerjee of importing Bangladesh-like violence, citing Hindu leader Bhabesh Roy's killing.

"Mamata Banerjee has already made West Bengal—Bangladesh Lite. Hindus are being killed... — Sukanta Majumdar"

Kolkata, April 20

Hitting out at West Bengal Chief Minister over violence in Murshidabad district concerning Waqf Amendment Act, BJP leader and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar alleged on Sunday that she was importing "Bangladesh situation" and "Hindus are being murdered" in the state.

Majumdar, who is Union Minister of State for Education, said that people are aware of the situation in Bangladesh, which is a foreign country.

He alleged that the Trinamool Congress leader has made West Bengal, "Bangladesh version lite".

"Mamata Banerjee has already made West Bengal- Bangladesh Lite. Hindus are being killed in West Bengal...We are all aware of the situation in Bangladesh," Majumdar told ANI.

He was asked about the brutal killing of Hindu leader Bhabesh Chandra Roy in Bangladesh.

India on Saturday expressed strong concern over the abduction and brutal killing of Hindu minority leader Bhabesh Chandra Roy in Bangladesh, calling it part of a troubling pattern of persecution.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) condemned the incident and urged the interim government in Bangladesh to ensure protection for all minorities.

"We have noted with distress the abduction and brutal killing of Shri Bhabesh Chandra Roy, a Hindu minority leader in Bangladesh," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X.

"This killing follows a pattern of systematic persecution of Hindu minorities under the interim government even as the perpetrators of previous such events roam with impunity. We condemn this incident and once again remind the interim government to live up to its responsibility of protecting all minorities, including Hindus, without inventing excuses or making distinctions," he said.

The postmortem of Bhabesh Chandra Roy, who was allegedly abducted and beaten to death earlier this week in Dinajpur district's Biral upazila, Bangladesh, has been completed, police said on Saturday.

Roy was a resident of Basudebpur village under Shatagram Union and served as vice-president of the Biral unit of the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad. He was widely respected within the local Hindu community.

- ANI

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Rahul S.
This is such a sensitive issue that needs careful handling. While the violence is concerning, comparing West Bengal to Bangladesh seems like political rhetoric. We need solutions, not divisive statements.
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Priya M.
The killing of Bhabesh Chandra Roy is absolutely heartbreaking 💔 No one should face violence because of their religion. Hope authorities in both countries take strong action to protect minorities.
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Arjun K.
As someone from West Bengal, I don't agree with Majumdar's characterization. There are problems, sure, but calling it "Bangladesh Lite" is an exaggeration. We've always been proud of our secular traditions.
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Sneha P.
The MEA statement was strong and appropriate. Religious minorities anywhere deserve protection. Hope Bangladesh government takes concrete steps to prevent such tragedies in future.
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Neha R.
While I condemn the violence, I wish politicians would focus more on finding solutions rather than making inflammatory comparisons. This kind of rhetoric only divides people further. 🙏

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