Congress MP and Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs Shashi Tharoor has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating law and order in Bangladesh, saying that the increasing mobocracy, intolerance and violence in Bangladesh are becoming a serious threat to democracy, freedom of the press and regional stability. This reaction has come after the incident of alleged lynching of a Hindu person in Bangladesh.
In fact, on the evening of December 18, a Jihadi mob carried out a deadly attack on Dipuchandra Das, a factory worker in Bangladesh, accusing him of making objectionable remarks against Prophet Mohammad. The victim was brutally beaten to death, his body was tied to a tree and set on fire.
This incident has created concern internationally. Responding to this, Tharoor said that such violence cannot be accepted under any circumstances. He said, “This kind of mobocracy should not prevail. The way the situation is going there is very worrying. Such a situation is not good for both the countries; we want peace there.”
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Shashi Tharoor also said that peace and stability are of utmost importance in the context of India-Bangladesh relations, which the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs has stressed earlier. He reminded that general elections are proposed in Bangladesh in February 2026 and before that, restoration of democratic normalcy is extremely important.
In a detailed post on social media platform X, Tharoor expressed “deep concern” over reports coming from Bangladesh. He particularly mentioned the incidents of attacks and arson on the offices of leading newspapers Pratham Aalo and The Daily Star. According to him, this is not just an attack on two media institutions, but a direct attack on the freedom of the press and the foundation of a pluralistic society. He also expressed concern about the safety of journalists, especially senior journalist Mahfouz Anam, and said that journalists should not work in fear of their lives.
Tharoor also underlined that the deteriorating security situation has led to the suspension of visa services at the Indian Assistant High Commissions in Khulna and Rajshahi, directly impacting students, patients and families and disrupting normal cross-border movement.
He warned that the atmosphere of violence and intolerance ahead of national elections scheduled for February 12, 2026 does not bode well for the democratic process. Tharoor appealed to the interim government to protect journalists, protect diplomatic establishments and restore peace through dialogue. He said that interim chief Mohammad Yunus should himself come forward to stop mobocracy and protect democratic values.
Citing a report of a parliamentary committee, Tharoor said that the current situation in Bangladesh could become the biggest strategic challenge for India after the 1971 liberation war. The committee has described political changes, withdrawal of Islamist forces and increasing influence of China-Pakistan as important turning points for regional balance. Finally, Tharoor stressed that peace in Bangladesh is essential for the stability of South Asia and that the voice of the people should be expressed not through violence but through the ballot.
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