UN peacekeepers in Bangladesh? Dhaka dismisses Didi’s call | Kolkata News – Times of India

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (PTI file photo) KOLKATA: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urged the Union govt Monday “to request the United Nations to deploy a peacekeeping force in Bangladesh” amid reports of attacks on minorities, particularly Hindus. She sought PM Narendra Modi’s “intervention” to ensure safe return of persecuted Indians from the neighbouring country.Banerjee…

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Outrage Over Arrest of Monk in Bangladesh: ISKCON’s Frustration | Kolkata News – Times of India

Kolkata: Terming Bangladesh govt’s response to India on the arrest of monk Chinmoy Krishna Das “highly frustrating”, Iskcon’s Kolkata vice-president and spokesperson Radharamn Das said he felt extremely helpless for other monks and minorities in the neighbouring country.“The Union ministry of external affairs issued a strong statement condemning the arrest and the attacks on the…

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‘Prevail upon Bangladesh government’: Congress urges Centre to safeguard minorities in Bangladesh | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday urged the central government to urge Bangladesh government “to take necessary steps and ensure security of life and property of minorities in the country.” This came after the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in a sedition case.“The Indian National Congress expects the government of India to prevail upon…

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