The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement:
Ensure Safety of Minorities in Bangladesh
The situation of the Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh is continuing to cause concern. Various incidents have occurred that threaten their safety and security. At a time when fundamentalist forces are active to create a communal divide, the Bangladesh authorities are yet to take firm steps to curb communal attacks. For the sake of peace and harmony, the Bangladesh interim government has to act without delay.
In this connection, within India, the Hindutva forces are indulging in wild and incendiary propaganda. Their motives are suspect since it is these very forces who are responsible for Muslim-baiting as well as targeted attacks on minorities here. Divisive politics based on religious communalism is harmful both for Bangladesh and India.