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In a bold move, Hindu leader Krishna Nandi, a member of the Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh, has come out in support of the Islamist group, taking a strong stance on the political platform. Nandi’s article, published on the Aljazeera website, titled “If Jamaat-e-Islami came to power, Bangladeshi Hindus would be safe, and I would be the living proof,” has sparked a heated debate on social media.
Dr. Shafiq Rahman, a Bangladeshi politician, echoed Nandi’s sentiments, stating that the Jamaat-e-Islami is now at the forefront of the country’s politics, and it is the will of the people. When the people are united, no power can stop them, he added. Nandi, a Bangladeshi Hindu businessman and recent parliamentary candidate for the Jamaat-e-Islami, challenged the notion that Islamic politics poses a threat to minorities.
Nandi, who joined the Jamaat-e-Islami in 2003, has written extensively based on his 23 years of personal observations and research. He asserts that if the Jamaat-e-Islami comes to power, Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh will enjoy complete protection, respect, and equal citizenship. Nandi, who is contesting the upcoming parliamentary elections as a Jamaat-e-Islami candidate, said his party’s nomination is a practical proof of its commitment to equality and justice.
Bangladeshi youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi’s murder case has taken a dramatic turn, with a close associate of the main accused making a confessional statement. The associate blamed politics based on fear and misinformation for the country’s growing divide and called for a new political alternative that is free from violence, corruption, and mudslinging.
Nandi further emphasized that if the Jamaat-e-Islami comes to power, no Hindu will be forced to leave the country for India, as his party does not believe in buying votes, violence, or corruption. He described the Jamaat-e-Islami as a national party that values integrity and accountability, citing its role in protecting minorities and their places of worship during the July 2024 crisis.
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