Jamaat-e-Islami's Shafiqur Rahman Denies Involvement in Anti-Hindu Attacks
Jamaat-e-Islami leader Shafiqur Rahman denied his party's involvement in any attacks on the Hindu community in Bangladesh and repudiated claims of anti-India activities. He attributed the negative portrayal of his party to a malicious media campaign, stressing that Jamaat supports unity and equal rights for all citizens, including Hindus.
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Jamaat-e-Islami supremo Shafiqur Rahman has categorically denied his party's involvement in any attacks on the Hindu community in Bangladesh. He attributed the negative portrayal of Jamaat to a malicious media campaign.
Rahman refuted all allegations of anti-India activities and suggested that India provide evidence if any such activities are proved. He highlighted Jamaat's role in protecting Hindu properties and refuted claims as baseless and politically motivated.
Rahman emphasized that Jamaat believes in unity and the concept of equal rights for all Bangladeshi citizens, including Hindus. He noted that the party has worked to secure the Hindu community, countering allegations to the contrary as false and malicious.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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