Protest in Shimla Over Violence Against Hindus in Bangladesh

Protest against Atrocities on Minorities

Amid the ongoing tension over minorities in Bangladesh, Hindu organizations on Saturday protested against the atrocities on minorities in the neighbouring country. The protesters raised slogans of "Hosh main ao, hosh main ao" and their banners read, "Save Bangladeshi Hindus" and "Stop atrocities on Hindus".

Expressing concern over the ongoing violence against minorities in Bangladesh, one protester said Hindus were being killed and temples were being attacked. He appealed to the Indian government and the United Nations to intervene. The protester told ANI, "The whole world is watching the atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh. Hindus are being murdered, raped and our temples are being attacked. We call upon the United Nations, the Indian government and human rights organisations to intervene in this matter. "

Mahant Ravindra Puri Conveyed Dissatisfaction

Meanwhile, Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP) President Mahant Ravindra Puri expressed dissatisfaction over the atrocities on minority Hindus in Bangladesh and urged the Indian government to immediately intervene and take action in the matter. Mahant Ravindra Puri said, "When we see the scene of Bangladesh, we feel sad. Two days ago, many saints came to me and said that we should take out a procession, but I said that it is not possible now. So soon we will hold a meeting and request the Home Minister to intervene in the matter of Bangladesh and take some action as soon as possible. The law and order situation is in a bad shape there. The Government of India should immediately intervene in the matter and take some action. "

Incidents of Sexual Harassment Involving Minority Women have come to light

He further said that the members of the Akhara Parishad are very distressed after receiving the news of sexual harassment with minority women. Earlier on Thursday, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said the central government should do something about the atrocities being committed against Hindus in the neighbouring country. Speaking to the media, Thackeray said, "What is the central government doing? They are trying to incite riots here but are not doing anything about the situation in Bangladesh. Indira Gandhi did something and now the central government should do something about the atrocities being committed against Hindus in Bangladesh," he said. "

Vikram Misri to visit Bangladesh on December 9

Meanwhile, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Bangladesh on December 9 and meet his counterpart there, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. Misri will lead the Foreign Office consultations with Bangladesh and will participate in several other meetings during his visit. This comes amid strained relations between New Delhi and Dhaka following reports of several attacks on minorities, especially Hindus, under the current interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.

[Agency]