India's Modi voices concern over unrest in neighboring Bangladesh and attacks on Hindus there
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over the unrest that led to a change of government in neighboring Bangladesh and the attacks on Hindus and other minorities there
By ASHOK SHARMA
Published - Aug 15, 2024, 08:15 AM ET
Last Updated - Aug 15, 2024, 08:15 AM EDT
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed concern over the unrest that led to a change of government in neighboring Bangladesh and the attacks on Hindus and other minorities there.
Modi addressed his nation from New Delhi’s 17th-century Mughal-era Red Fort on its 78th Independence Day and assured Bangladesh that India would continue to support it in developing its economy.
"We hope the situation gets normal there soon,” Modi said in a speech broadcast live.
Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India on Aug. 5 after weeks of violent protests that prompted her ouster.
