Gandhinagar, 15 February, 2012

USA-based Jewish leader Dr. Richard Benkin paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Narendra Modi today and acquainted him about his study regarding the atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. Mr. Benkin also gifted to the Chief Minister his recent book ‘A Quiet Case of Ethnic Cleansing’, which throws light on the bloodshed of Hindus in Bangladesh.

Mr. Benkin has dug into the facts regarding the incidents of massacre, atrocities, coercive proselytization of Hindus into Islam, abducting and sexual assaults against Hindus in Bangladesh. He wants Indian and American governments to come up with the policies to stop such serious incidents to protect human rights in true sense.

Dr. Benkin regretted that the Central government believes Hindus don’t have any issues in Bangladesh. According him, the atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh can spark the sentiments of any humanitarian.

Dr.Benkin has put this matter before the American senate and has also got support of human rights groups. He is also in try to initiate a movement for the Hindus living in Bangladesh through NGO of America. Gujarat and India should wake up for the cause of human rights of Hindus in Bangladesh, he appealed.

Dr.Benkin also expressed interest in developing ties between Israel and Gujarat.