Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has strongly condemned the recent killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, describing it as a grave instance of persecution against religious minorities in the neighbouring country. In a public statement, he urged the Bangladesh government and the United Nations to take immediate action.
Kalyan highlighted the brutal nature of the crime, stating that Das was allegedly lynched in public, his body hung from a tree, and then set on fire. He described the act as a “collapse of humanity and rule of law,” expressing deep condolences to the victim’s family.
A Pattern of Targeted Attacks
The Deputy CM asserted that this was not an isolated incident but part of a troubling pattern of targeted violence. Citing data from the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, he noted that 2,442 incidents of violence against minorities were recorded between August 2024 and July 2025. During this period, more than 150 temples were reportedly vandalised or desecrated.
He also pointed to other recent cases, including the imprisonment of ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das and the killing of Communist Party leader Pradip Bhowmik, to underscore his concerns about the safety of minority communities.
Recalling India’s 1971 Sacrifice
Kalyan drew a poignant connection to the 1971 Liberation War, recalling the sacrifices made by the Indian Armed Forces for the creation of Bangladesh. He stated that nearly 3,900 Indian soldiers lost their lives and over 10,000 were injured in the conflict, fighting for the dignity and identity of millions.
“The blood of our 1971 martyrs was shed for a land of peace, not a land of persecution. Silence on this issue is not an option.” — Pawan Kalyan, Deputy Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh
He argued that these sacrifices were made to establish a nation where peace prevailed, not one marked by the persecution of its citizens.
Appeal for Global Intervention
In his statement, Kalyan called upon the leadership of Bangladesh to move beyond mere assurances and take “strict action” to protect its Hindu, Buddhist, and Christian populations. He also flagged the significant demographic shift, noting that the Hindu population had fallen from 22% in 1951 to below 8% today, which he termed evidence of “sustained persecution.”
Kalyan extended his appeal to the United Nations and global leaders, urging them to break their “selective silence” on human rights violations and hold the perpetrators accountable. He stressed the need for international attention to ensure the rule of law is reaffirmed and minorities are protected.
Disclaimer: This report is based solely on the public statement shared by Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. All figures and allegations are attributed to sources cited in his post.
