Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan Condemns Lynching of Hindu Youth in Bangladesh

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has strongly condemned the brutal lynching of Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh, questioning the silence of the global community on such targeted attacks. Reflecting on the sacrifices of Indian soldiers, Kalyan remarked, “Did India’s 3,900 brave soldiers lay down their lives in 1971 for this day?”

The Incident
On Thursday night, a mob of extremists reportedly beat Dipu Chandra Das to death. Several reports suggest that the attack was triggered by allegations of blasphemy. Disturbingly, the mob recorded the horrifying act on video. Earlier, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi had also urged the central government to take strict action against this incident.

Voices of Outrage
Renowned writer Taslima Nasrin highlighted the circumstances leading to the attack, noting that Dipu, who worked in a factory in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, was accused by a coworker of allegedly making derogatory remarks about the Prophet. This accusation was used to incite the mob against him.

Kalyan expressed his grief, writing, “I pray for the soul of Dipu Chandra Das. History remembers sacrifice. But today, the land once freed by Indian blood is being stained by the blood of innocent minorities.”

Targeted Attack on Minorities
Kalyan emphasized that the violence was not random but a targeted assault on religious minorities. According to the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, between August 2024 and July 2025, 2,442 incidents of violence against minorities were reported, including desecration of over 150 temples.

Call for Justice and Global Attention
Deputy CM Kalyan urged the Bangladeshi leadership to move beyond mere condemnation and ensure the safety of Hindu, Buddhist, and Christian citizens. He demanded strict punishment for those responsible for the Mymensingh lynching, asserting that no mob is above the law. Kalyan also appealed to global leaders, international human rights bodies, and the United Nations to address the plight of minorities in Bangladesh, stressing that remaining silent would be a betrayal of human rights.

He concluded, “The blood of our 1971 martyrs was shed for peace, not for oppression. We cannot, and will not, remain silent.”