Violence against Hindus in Bangladesh is a cautionary tale for victimhood-laced quota systems: Vivek Ramaswamy
¡°The targeted violence against Hindus in Bangladesh is wrong, it's concerning, and it's a cautionary tale for victimhood-laced quota systems,¡± Ramaswamy wrote on X. A quota conflict created to rectify the wrongs of rape and violence in 1971 is now leading to more rape and violence in 2024," Ramaswamy said.
Indian-origin American billionaire businessman and politician Vivek Ramaswamy has expressed concern over the ongoing violence in Bangladesh, where minority Hindus are facing targeted attacks. ¡°The targeted violence against Hindus in Bangladesh is wrong, it's concerning, and it's a cautionary tale for victimhood-laced quota systems,¡± Ramaswamy wrote on X.
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Quota system in Bangladesh a disaster: Ramaswamy
Ramaswamy, who was until recently in the race to become the next President of the United States, further said that the quota system for jobs in the civil service in Bangladesh has proven to be a disaster.
The 39-year-old son of Tamil-speaking Brahmins from Kerala also delved into how the quota system has remained a point of contention in Bangladesh for many years before it spiraled out of control.
'Rectifying 71s wrong causing violence in 2024'
"Once chaos begins, it can't easily be reined in. Radicals are now targeting Hindu minorities. A quota conflict created to rectify the wrongs of rape and violence in 1971 is now leading to more rape and violence in 2024," Ramaswamy said.
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"Bloodshed is the endpoint of grievance and victimhood. It's hard not to look at Bangladesh and wonder what lessons we would do well to learn right here at home," he added.
The targeted violence against Hindus in Bangladesh is wrong, it's concerning, and it's a cautionary tale for victimhood-laced quota systems. Here's what happened: Bangladesh fought a bloody war for its independence in 1971. Hundreds of thousands of Bangladeshi civilians were¡
¡ª Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) August 14, 2024
Muhammad Yunus meet Bangladeshi Hindus
Meanwhile, Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor of the interim government of Bangladesh, on Tuesday assured the minorities of their safety and security in the country.
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The Nobel laureate, who visited the historic Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka, met with representatives of the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad and Mahanagar Sarbajanin Puja Committee, as well as officials from the temple management board.
"Rights are equal for everyone. We are all one people with one right. Do not make any distinctions among us. Please, assist us. Exercise patience, and later judge what we were able to do and not. If we fail, then criticize us," Yunus said.
Muhammad Yunus going to the Dhakeswari temple (from which Dhaka gets its name) is a good step. It will help calm things down. It is the right step to take for the interim government in Bangladesh. pic.twitter.com/RrQ5w5rVxZ
¡ª HindolSengupta (@HindolSengupta) August 13, 2024
"In our democratic aspirations, we should not be seen as Muslims, Hindus, or Buddhists, but as human beings. Our rights should be ensured," he added.
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