Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh organized a protest rally and gathering in Hathazari, Chattogram, on Monday afternoon condemning alleged attacks on Muslims in India’s West Bengal and Assam. The group’s Amir, Allama Shah Muhibullah Babunagari, claimed that minority voters were excluded from the West Bengal election list, calling the process rigged. He described the subsequent violence against Muslims as violations of human rights and democratic values, warning that India’s unity could be at risk if such persecution continues.

During the event, Babunagari alleged that extremist supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were involved in the violence, citing media and local sources. He criticized BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s remarks after the election, saying they incited anti-Muslim sentiment. Hefazat leaders urged the Bangladesh government to officially condemn the incidents and take diplomatic steps to ensure the safety of India’s Muslim minorities.

The organization announced a protest rally and meeting in Chattogram city next Friday to continue voicing opposition to the reported killings and communal attacks.