New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Veena Sikri on Friday commented on the return of BNP leader Tarique Rahman to Bangladesh after 17 years, saying his prolonged absence from the country could limit his understanding of current ground realities.

Speaking to ANI on Rahman's return, Sikri said, "He has returned after 17 long years. While he may be in touch with leaders, he is not connected with grassroots politics in the country. He has not been able to gauge the deep anger or the scale of atrocities being committed against minorities such as Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, Sufis, and Ahmadis."

Sikri's observations come amid heightened political activity in Bangladesh following Rahman's homecoming, which has...