The government should raise the issue of atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh with the neighbouring country, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi said in Lok Sabha on Monday.

In her Zero Hour reference, she sought the government's support for those who are in pain because of the attacks, according to Indian media.

"The government should raise the issue of atrocities on minorities, both Hindus and Christians, in Bangladesh. Should discuss this with Bangladesh government and support those who are in pain," she said.

Priyanka Gandhi's remark on Bangladesh appears to be based on misleading information, as earlier clarified by Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam. He stated that the issue of minority rights in Bangladesh has been unfairly portrayed in international media and during top parliamentary hearings in influential nations.

Shafiqul Alam urged secular newspapers and international rights groups to conduct thorough investigations into the alleged cases of religious violence in Bangladesh, emphasizing the need for accurate reporting and accountability.

In Lok Sabha, Trinamul Congress MP Sudip Bandhopadhyay also demanded that the government make a statement in the House on the issue.

"Minorities and Hindus in Bangladesh are being tortured. The foreign secretary visited Bangladesh recently. Along with (TMC MP) Saugata Roy, I spoke to the external affairs minister in the House the day before yesterday. Why govt is keeping mum? The House is running, let us know what actual developments are taking place," he said.

The TMC MP from Kolkata Uttar said a statement from the government is urgently required.

"Either the external affairs minister or the prime minister himself must come to the House.... save the Hindus and the minorities facing torture in our neighbouring country. We believe this matter must be sent to the government from your Chair, we will get the reply by tomorrow," Bandhopadhyay added.

The issue was also raised by Shiv Sena MP Naresh Ganpat Mhaske.

"They (minorities in Bangladesh) are being tested, religion is becoming big there... it is a sin to be Hindu, Sikh or a Jain (there)," he said.