British Shadow Foreign Secretary Dame Priti Sushil Patel has strongly condemned the ongoing violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, calling it “senseless” and “horrendous.” Patel, a Conservative MP and Shadow Foreign Secretary, expressed her concern about the increasing instability in Bangladesh and the attacks on religious minorities.

“These senseless acts of violence and the instability in Bangladesh are deeply concerning, and my thoughts are with all of those affected,” Patel said. “The targeting of religious places of worship is horrendous, and I know many Hindus will be feeling frightened and fearful, especially given the impact of previous waves of violence.”

Patel urged the Bangladeshi government to take urgent steps to protect the lives of religious minorities and ensure their freedom of worship. “The Bangladeshi government must ensure robust action is taken to protect life, prevent violence, and safeguard religious freedoms. I have called on the UK government to do all it can to support that work,” she added.

On Monday, Patel, along with other British MPs, raised concerns about the violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh during a parliamentary session. The MPs called for a statement from Foreign Secretary David Lammy regarding the situation. Patel emphasized the growing alarm over the violence, particularly the recent attacks on religious sites, and the arrest of an ISKCON leader at a place of worship.

During the House of Commons discussion, Patel remarked, “There are deep and longstanding ties between our two countries, and the degree of escalation in the violence is deeply concerning. What we are witnessing now is uncontrolled violence in many quarters, and we are watching with horror and shock as further violence spreads in Bangladesh. Our thoughts in this House are most definitely with the diaspora community here and those affected in Bangladesh.”

Patel also pointed to the recent political instability in Bangladesh following the departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August. She noted that the global community is increasingly worried about the situation. “Many governments are condemning the violence and calling for peace and law and order to be restored,” she said.

In a post on social media, Patel expressed her deep concern over the violence in Bangladesh, writing, “I am deeply concerned by the awful violence we have seen in Bangladesh, and my thoughts are with those affected.” She called for robust action to protect religious minorities and prevent further violence and persecution.

The violence against minorities in Bangladesh has sparked widespread condemnation, including from US Congressman Brad Sherman, who said the interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, has “an absolute obligation to protect the minority Hindu community.”

Tensions between India and Bangladesh have been escalating since August 5, when Sheikh Hasina fled to India following her ouster. This led to a series of attacks on minorities by radical Islamists, prompting India to express its concerns over the safety of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.

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