Clerics Issue 'Haram' Fatwa Against Voting for Hindus Ahead of Bangladesh Polls
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News18•16-01-2026, 21:36
Clerics Issue 'Haram' Fatwa Against Voting for Hindus Ahead of Bangladesh Polls
- •Videos show Bangladeshi clerics making inflammatory remarks against Hindus and non-Muslim candidates.
- •One cleric declared voting for any Hindu candidate or "kafir" as 'haram' (forbidden in Islam).
- •Another clip features clerics threatening Hindu religious sites, stating temples and idols are 'meant for destruction'.
- •The videos emerge amidst a series of violent incidents targeting the Hindu minority in Bangladesh.
- •India's External Affairs Ministry urged Bangladesh to deal 'swiftly and firmly' with communal attacks, citing a disturbing pattern.
Why It Matters: Bangladeshi clerics are issuing inflammatory calls against Hindu voters and candidates, sparking concern.
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