Jagrato Bangla Presents Appeal to Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner Regarding Minority Persecutions
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Mumbai, Dec 2 (NationPress) A group from Jagrato Bangla presented an appeal to the Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh on Monday, requesting him to take action against the ongoing violence directed at Hindus in Bangladesh and to facilitate the prompt release of detained ISKCON priests.
Jagrato Bangla is an organization that advocates for the Hindu Bengali-speaking community. It emphasizes the preservation, advancement, and promotion of the Bengali language, literature, traditions, and culture. The organization actively protests against the violations committed against Bengali-speaking individuals globally and offers assistance to victims.
BJP Mumbai Vice President Acharya Pawan Tripathi, who was part of the delegation, informed IANS, stating, "We have urged the Deputy High Commissioner to take measures against the atrocities being inflicted on Hindus in Bangladesh, where their residences are being set ablaze, individuals are being killed, and women are facing mistreatment. We also called for the liberation of Hindu saints who have been unjustly detained."
Tripathi noted that the Deputy High Commissioner assured the delegation he would discuss the issue with officials in Dhaka and strive to address the concerns.
He criticized the "fundamentalist mindset" that he believes fuels the violence.
"This extremist ideology, which is prevalent in Bangladesh and Pakistan, underpins these acts against Hindus and other minorities. It is crucial to prevent such ideologies from spreading to India. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi states, 'Ek hai to safe hai' (Unity ensures safety). Only through unity can we safeguard ourselves," he further emphasized.
The violence against Hindus in Bangladesh has reportedly intensified since the establishment of the interim government led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus. Reports indicate numerous instances of arson, looting, and desecration of Hindu temples and deities.
The arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, who serves as a spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote, incited outrage. Shortly thereafter, another priest, Shyam Das Prabhu, was reportedly detained in Chattogram after attempting to visit Chinmoy Krishna Das in custody.
In reaction, Hindu organizations in India have been organizing rallies and prayer gatherings to support the Hindu community in Bangladesh and demand the release of the priests.
New Delhi has raised concerns regarding the surge of extremist rhetoric and violence in Bangladesh. The government has acknowledged individuals such as Hasnat Abdullah and Sarjis Alam, who allegedly spearheaded the "Anti-Discrimination Student Movement," which played a role in ousting former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
These radicals reportedly continue to incite violence against Hindus and organizations such as ISKCON, labeling them as agents of the Awami League.
