H. E. President of India,
Rashtrapati Bhavan,
New Delhi – 110 004,
India
Subject: Request for Announcement of Visa
Policy to Protect Religious Minorities in Bangladesh
Your Excellency,
I hope this letter
finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to bring to your attention
an urgent matter that requires immediate consideration. As a concerned global
citizen, I respectfully request the Government of India to announce a visa
policy aimed at safeguarding the rights and security of religious minorities,
including Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and others, in Bangladesh.
Religious minorities in Bangladesh have faced various challenges,
including violence, discrimination, and persecution, resulting in a pervasive
sense of insecurity within these communities. It is incumbent upon the
international community to take necessary measures to protect their fundamental
rights and ensure their safety.
Drawing inspiration from the recent visa policy announced by the United States,
which supports democratic elections in Bangladesh, I firmly believe that a
similar visa policy implemented by the Government of India would significantly
contribute to the protection of religious minorities in Bangladesh. Such a
policy would emphasize the importance of religious freedom and convey a powerful
message of support to these vulnerable communities.
The proposed visa policy would target
individuals, including current
and former Bangladeshi officials, members of pro-government and opposition
political parties, as well as members of law enforcement, the judiciary, and
security services, who are believed to be responsible for, or complicit in,
undermining the democratic election process in Bangladesh. This would include
actions such as vote rigging, voter intimidation, violence to suppress peaceful
assembly, and measures designed to restrict the dissemination of political
views.
By implementing this visa policy, India would demonstrate its
unwavering commitment to promoting religious freedom, human rights, and
democratic values. Furthermore, it would serve as a strong diplomatic measure
to address the concerns of religious minorities and encourage the Government of
Bangladesh to proactively protect their rights.
I kindly request Your Excellency to give this
matter the utmost consideration and take the necessary steps to announce a visa policy focused on safeguarding
religious minorities in Bangladesh. Your leadership and dedication to upholding
the principles of justice, equality, and religious freedom would undoubtedly
have a profound impact on the lives of many individuals in Bangladesh.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I
remain hopeful that India, under your esteemed leadership, will play a pivotal
role in ensuring the safety and well-being of religious minorities in
Bangladesh.
Please accept
our sincere wishes to you and the people of India. Joy Bangla!
With the
sincerest gratitude,
Minhaz Samad Chowdhury, Independent HR Defender, 29th May 2023
(Focuses on
State Violence against and Land Rights of Minorities in Bangladesh)
Email: rightsmanbest@gmail.com www.hr-defender.blogspot.com
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