Gaya, Dec. 26 -- Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday expressed concern over the rising incidents of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh and urged government to take appropriate action.

"In Bangladesh and other neighbouring countries, Hindus are increasingly being targeted. In Pakistan, Hindus made up 11% of the population at the time of Partition, but today they constitute only 1%. Bangladesh appears to be following the same path. Hindus are being deliberately lynched," he alleged.

"Our government should take cognisance of these atrocities and take firm action against such persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh," he added.

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday voiced concern over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh and said the opposi...