Two prominent Indian-American lawmakers, Ro Khanna and Raja Krishnamurthy, appealed for an immediate end to violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.

New York/Washington: Apna Punjab Media: Two prominent Indian-American lawmakers, Ro Khanna and Raja Krishnamurthy, have appealed for an immediate end to the ongoing violence against the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led government. . , The lawmakers also appealed to interim government prime minister-designate and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to maintain the rule of law when he takes over the reins of the country. The comments of both influential lawmakers came a day after several Hindu-American groups met State Department officials amid rising crimes against the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh and vandalism at Hindu temples.

In a post today on ‘ Prime Minister Yunus should maintain the rule of law and protect temples or people of any political party or faith from violence.” Meanwhile, MP Raja Krishnamurthy said, ”Bangladesh is swearing in its interim government. I appeal to all government officials, the new administration and the police chief and the people of Bangladesh to make every possible effort to end the violence spreading across the country. The Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies appealed to the US President, State Department, International Religious Freedom (IRF) Ambassador and presidential candidates to restore peace in Bangladesh and ensure the safety of minorities.