The situation in the neighboring country Bangladesh continues to remain bad. There, attacks on minorities, especially Hindus, are continuing and they are being treated barbarously. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is also worried about the current situation in Bangladesh. Today on Monday, he has requested the Central Government to request the United Nations (UN) to deploy a peacekeeping mission in Bangladesh. Also, there has been a demand for PM Modi’s intervention to bring back the persecuted Indians from foreign soil.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also demanded that the External Affairs Minister (S Jaishankar) should inform Parliament about the central government’s stand on the current situation in Bangladesh. He further said, “If Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself is not available to do this work, then the External Affairs Minister should make a statement in this matter during the winter session.”
MEA should talk to UN about intervention: CM Mamata
Addressing the West Bengal Assembly during the first session of the day, CM Banerjee said that commenting on bilateral issues between the two countries is beyond her jurisdiction, as Bengal is just a state in the federal system of the country.
Regarding the situation in Bangladesh, CM Mamata said, “However, in view of recent developments and the harsh experiences narrated by many people here who have relatives and their bases in the neighboring country, the arrest of people coming to our side and my conversations with ISKCON representatives here. In view of this, I am forced to say this in this House.”
CM Mamata once again made it clear that it is beyond her jurisdiction to comment officially on the matter, however, she also requested the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to take up the issue with Bangladesh authorities and, if necessary, the United Nations. Did.
There is no problem in distributing ‘roti’: CM Mamata
Talking about sending an international peacekeeping force, CM Mamata said, “If needed, an international peacekeeping force should be sent to Bangladesh to help restore normalcy after talking to the (interim) government.” He also said that there is an urgent need to rescue the Indians facing difficulties there and bring them to this side of the border and rehabilitate them. If needed, we can also rehabilitate the Indians attacked in Bangladesh.
He said that if the need arises, we will have no problem in sharing our ‘one bread’ with them. There will be no shortage of food for them.” Banerjee stressed that she wants harmony, brotherhood and cordial relations to continue between all communities living in Bangladesh and elsewhere.