‘Deepu Das Killing Violates Constitutional Mandate,’ Says Asaduddin Owaisi, Calling Out Bangladesh

On December 18, a mob tragically murdered Deepu Das in Bangladesh. This shocking incident has drawn strong condemnation. AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi has now released a statement regarding the entire matter.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi expressed deep concern about the recent violent protests in Bangladesh. He strongly condemned the murder of Hindu individual Deepu Das. A violent mob mercilessly beat Deepu Das to death. Owaisi termed this event as truly unfortunate. He also demanded better security for minorities in Bangladesh.

Widespread Protests Seen in India

Following the death of Deepu Das, protests erupted in many parts of India. These demonstrations occurred in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. Protests were also seen in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Agartala. Indians protested outside the Bangladesh Embassy during this period.

‘Deepu Chandra Das’s Murder Goes Against Constitutional Mandate’

Owaisi stated that the lynching of Deepu Chandra Das contradicts Bangladesh’s constitutional mandate. The constitution guarantees freedom of religion under Article 41. He unequivocally denounced this tragic incident. Speaking to the news agency ANI, Owaisi mentioned, “What happened to Deepu Chandra Das is completely against the constitutional mandate. It is extremely unfortunate. This is a sad event. Our party condemns any form of lynching.”

‘Bangladesh Was Built on a Secular Foundation’

Owaisi explained that Bangladesh’s foundation lies in secular Bengali nationalism. A large non-Muslim population resides there. They speak the Bangla language. “If you look at the Constitution, Article 41 guarantees freedom of religion. Articles 27 and 28 ensure equality before the law. Article 12 upholds secularism,” he added.

Earlier, he supported the Indian government’s steps to strengthen ties with Bangladesh. He stressed that stability in Bangladesh is crucial for India’s security, especially in the Northeast. He had stated, “A popular revolution has taken place in Bangladesh. We hope relations between India and Bangladesh will remain better when elections take place in February.”

What Happened in Bangladesh on December 18?

A mob killed Deepu Das in Bangladesh on December 18. This shocked the entire world. The incident created tension between India and Bangladesh. Protests took place across India regarding this. India’s Ministry of External Affairs also voiced its concern.