Muslims, Matuas Denied Voting Rights in Bengal: Bangladesh MP Spews Vitriol

Muslims, Matuas denied voting rights in Bengal: Bangladesh MP spews vitriol

Bangladesh Opposition leader Nahid Islam alleged at a party programme in Chittagong that lakhs of Muslims and Matuas in West Bengal were denied rights and faced persecution after the elections. He said these developments should prompt Bangladesh to ensure equal protection for minorities and remain alert to communal provocation.

Anti-India Bangladesh MP Spews Venom With Remarks On Bengal Elections, Claims Minority Voting Rights 'Snatched'

Islam emphasized that West Bengal remains a critical neighbour for Bangladesh, and the targeting of minorities there cannot be viewed in isolation. He noted that the suppression of voting rights and the targeting of specific communities would inevitably have an "impact on Bangladesh."