Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has warned that Bangladesh would face consequences if its interim government does not take corrective measures regarding its governance and the treatment of minorities.
Speaking at the Sharad Shamman award function in Rabindra Bhaban on Saturday, Saha accused Bangladesh's leadership of forgetting the past and attempting to rewrite history, reports Deccan Herald.
Saha called on the people of Tripura to protest against incidents of violence targeting minorities in Bangladesh.
“The current situation in Bangladesh is unacceptable,” he said. “The people of Tripura played a significant role in the 1971 Liberation War alongside the Indian Army to help create Bangladesh.”
He claimed that the current leadership in Bangladesh has "forgotten the past" and is "trying to rewrite history."
Saha emphasized that the Indian central leadership is closely monitoring developments in Bangladesh.
“A government operating in such a manner cannot be allowed to continue unchecked,” he said. “If corrective measures are not taken promptly, there will be no opportunity for repentance.”
Saha urged people to unite and raise their voices against what he termed as "atrocities" in Bangladesh, specifically referring to the desecration of religious idols.
“While we are celebrating Durga Puja here, idols of Goddess Durga and Goddess Kali are being desecrated in Bangladesh. It is time for us to stand together and protest against these acts,” he added.
The Tripura chief minister's remarks underscore growing concerns in India about developments in its neighbouring country, particularly regarding the treatment of minority communities.
