Bangladeshi businessman and politician Krishna Nandi, a Hindu and parliamentary candidate for Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, has stated that if his party comes to power, Hindus will live in Bangladesh with dignity, safety, and respect. Writing about his candidacy, Nandi said his nomination challenges the assumption that an Islamic political party cannot represent religious minorities. He emphasized that Jamaat’s principles include justice, accountability, and equal citizenship, and that his own presence in the party demonstrates these commitments.

Nandi explained that he joined Jamaat in 2003 out of conviction, finding discipline and moral clarity within the organization. He argued that fear has long been used to divide communities and that Jamaat’s internal principles reject intimidation and corruption. In his Khulna-1 constituency, he pledged to address injustices faced by minorities, including unfair dismissals and violence, through lawful means.

Referring to the July 2024 uprising, Nandi said Jamaat members protected minority communities and their places of worship. He described his campaign as an effort to restore trust between citizens and the state and to promote a politics beyond fear and communal suspicion.