India on Tuesday expressed hope that the government in Bangladesh would act against extremist elements and ensure the safety of the minority community following reports of desecration involving Hindu deities and their images that have triggered protests across Bangladesh. Addressing a weekly media briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen reports from Bangladesh regarding acts of desecration involving Hindu deities and their images, which have sparked protests. We expect the Bangladeshi government to curb the extremists there and guarantee the safety of the minority community.”
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