After Palestine Bag, Priyanka Gandhi Carries 'Stand With Bangladesh Minorities' Tote To Parliament

A day after Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress MP, made headlines by carrying a pro-Palestine bag to Parliament, she and other Opposition MPs were seen on Tuesday with another symbolic tote bag. This time, the bag highlighted the plight of minorities in Bangladesh, bearing the message, "Stand with Bangladeshi Hindus and Christians."

The move referenced recent attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, linked to political unrest following the removal of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

On Tuesday morning, the Opposition MPs came with bags and placards to register their protest against atrocities faced by Bangladeshi minorities.

However, Speaking in Parliament on Monday, Priyanka Gandhi spoke about the need for India to address the safety and security of Hindu and Christian minorities in Bangladesh. "The government must raise the issue of atrocities against Bangladeshi minorities with their government and provide moral support to those suffering," she urged.

Later, Priyanka, while speaking to media, mentioned her intent to discuss the role of India, under Indira Gandhi's leadership, during the Bangladesh Liberation War. However, she expressed disappointment at being unable to complete her statement on Vijay Diwas, commemorating India's role in Bangladesh's independence.

The Palestine Bag Controversy

On Monday, Priyanka Gandhi's choice of a bag with "Palestine" emblazoned on it, accompanied by emblems like a watermelon - a symbol of Palestinian solidarity - stirred political debate. The gesture drew praise from Pakistani politician Fawad Chaudhry, who applauded her for standing with Palestine. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Chaudhry remarked, "Priyanka Gandhi has stood tall amidst pigmies... such courage is yet to be seen in Pakistani politics."