Type: Parliament Questions and Answers

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to satate :-

(a) whether Government is aware of the fact that Hindus living in Bangladesh and Pakistan are being misbehaved and discriminated on religious ground and their land and property etc. are being taken away;

(b) if so, the details of incidents that came into cognizance of Government during the last three years;

(c) whether Government has made any efforts to check discrimination being made against Hindus in Bangladesh; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the results therefor

ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI E. AHAMED)

(a) to (d) Government has from time to time come across reports on the problems faced by members of the minority communities, including Hindus, in Bangladesh and Pakistan.

It is the primary responsibility of the Governments of Bangladesh and Pakistan to discharge their obligations towards their citizens, including the minority communities. The Government of Bangladesh has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding minority rights within the legal framework of their constitution. While, the ‘Simla Agreement of 1972’ between India and Pakistan specifically provides for non-interference in each others’ internal affairs, nevertheless, based on reports of persecution of minority groups in Pakistan, Government has been taking up the matter with the Government of Pakistan. The Government of Pakistan has stated that it was fully cognizant of the situation and looked after the welfare of all its citizens, particularly the minority community.

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