- Yogi slams Opposition for silence over killing of Dalit youth in Bangladesh
- Accuses rivals of appeasement and vote-bank politics
- Demands Assembly resolution condemning the incident
- India summons Bangladesh High Commissioner amid rising concerns
GG News Bureau
Lucknow, 25th Dec: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Opposition in the State Assembly, accusing rival parties of “selective outrage” and appeasement politics over their response to recent killings in Bangladesh.
Referring to the killing of a Dalit youth in the neighbouring country, the Chief Minister said the Opposition remained silent when atrocities were committed against Hindus, while raising voices on international issues selectively.
“You people shed tears over everything that happens in the Gaza Strip, but not a single word comes out of your mouths when a Dalit youth is killed in Bangladesh,” Adityanath said. He alleged that Opposition parties use sensitive issues only for “vote bank and appeasement politics.”
The Chief Minister further said that if Pakistan and Bangladesh had not been created, such incidents against Hindus would not have taken place. “You hold candle marches over Gaza, but when a Hindu is killed in Pakistan or Bangladesh, your mouths are shut,” he added.
Adityanath demanded that a condemnation resolution be moved in the Assembly. “A resolution should come from the Leader of the Opposition. We condemn this incident and warn the Bangladesh government,” he said.
He also targeted the Opposition over illegal immigration, alleging support to Bangladeshi nationals and Rohingyas. “When we expel Bangladeshis and show Rohingyas the way out, do not come to their support. You have even got many of them registered as voters and Aadhaar cards made,” he alleged.
Meanwhile, India on Tuesday summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner for the second time in a week amid growing strain in ties following violent incidents in Bangladesh.
The summons came in the backdrop of protests in Bangladesh over the killing of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi and the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in two separate incidents. Dipu Das, a 27-year-old Hindu youth, was beaten to death by a mob over alleged blasphemy in Mymensingh district on December 18, after which his body was set on fire.
Bangladesh’s Interim Government condemned the incident. Education Adviser C R Abrar visited the victim’s family on behalf of the government and assured financial and welfare assistance. Interim Government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus expressed sorrow over the killing and reiterated the administration’s commitment to protect all citizens and ensure justice.
The killing has triggered international concern over the safety of minorities in Bangladesh, with minority groups demanding strict action against those responsible.
