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Information has emerged that the head of the interim government of Bangladesh, Mohammad Yunus, has spoken to PM Narendra Modi over the phone. Mohammad Yunus has assured the safety of Hindus.
Violence continues in Bangladesh after the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina's government. The Hindu minorities of the country have been targeted fiercely, on which reactions are coming from all over the world. PM Modi also mentioned the situation in Bangladesh from the Red Fort on Independence Day. Now the head of the interim government of Bangladesh, Mohammad Yunus, has called PM Modi. PM Modi himself has given this information.
What was discussed between the two leaders?
PM Narendra Modi has informed that he received a call from Professor Mohammad Yunus. Both the leaders exchanged views on the current situation in Bangladesh. India reiterated India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful and progressive Bangladesh. PM Modi said that Mohammad Yunus has assured the safety of Hindus and all minorities in Bangladesh.
What did PM Modi say from the Red Fort?
On the occasion of India's 78th Independence Day, Prime Minister Modi mentioned Bangladesh from the Red Fort. PM Modi expressed hope that the situation in violence-hit Bangladesh will soon return to normal. He said that 140 crore Indians are concerned about the safety of Hindus and minorities in the neighboring country. In his address from the ramparts of the Red Fort, he said that India is committed to peace and will be a well-wisher of Bangladesh in its development journey.
Yunus has already sent the message
Following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led government in Bangladesh and Sheikh Hasina's visit to India, Mohammad Yunus was sworn in as the chief adviser of the interim government on August 8. After Yunus took charge, PM Modi congratulated him and called for ensuring the safety of Hindus and other minority communities in Bangladesh.
