West Bengal's Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Suvendu Adhikari, met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the alleged attacks on minority Hindus in Bangladesh, which is facing a political crisis following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

During the meeting, Shah informed Adhikari that the Narendra Modi government is taking appropriate action regarding the situation. Adhikari emphasized that the turmoil in Bangladesh highlights the necessity of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The country has been plunged into uncertainty after extraordinary street protests over job quotas forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee.

Reports have emerged of attacks on the Hindu community, which makes up eight percent of Bangladesh's population of 170 million. Historically, Hindus in the country have been supporters of the Awami League, the political party founded by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council (BHBCUC) informed Reuters that 200-300 predominantly Hindu homes and businesses have been vandalized since Monday, and 15-20 Hindu temples have been damaged. Additionally, up to 40 people have sustained injuries, though none are reported to be serious.

Suvendu Adhikari criticized the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, stating that the current situation will compel everyone to recognize the necessity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA).

The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) provides a pathway to citizenship for persecuted minorities from the three Muslim-majority countries of Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, who arrived in India by December 31, 2014.