Recently, Hindu organizations in Noida and Ghaziabad have come together to protest the violence and persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh. The protest in Noida is taking place in Sector 33, near the ISKCON temple. The event has drawn attention from several senior Hindu leaders, and even Member of Parliament Mahesh Sharma has joined the protest. Religious leaders, including saints, are also participating in the demonstration.
The protesters are demanding strict action from the Indian government against the ongoing violence in Bangladesh. They have raised concerns about the continuous attacks on Hindus, including forced conversions and sexual violence against Hindu women. Security forces have been deployed at the protest site to maintain law and order.
The protests have also spread to Ghaziabad, which is near Delhi. People there are voicing their anger over the mistreatment of Hindus in Bangladesh. They are calling for the release of Chinmayanand Krishna Das and for an end to the constant oppression of Hindus. The protesters have also announced their intention to submit a petition to the President of India demanding strong measures against these atrocities.
Global Silence on the Issue
According to the reports of India Today, One of the protestors, Ashish, expressed frustration that the global community has not taken enough action to stop the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. He pointed out that despite the claims of peace organizations and human rights groups, the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh has been ignored on the international stage, According to the reports of India Today.
Statements from Religious Leaders and Lawyers
According to the reports of India Today, Ashwini Upadhyay, a well-known Supreme Court lawyer, spoke during the protest and criticized the current social and political conditions. He questioned why cities in India such as Ghaziabad and Gazipur were renamed and referred to the silence of the so-called socialist societies in India. He also highlighted the historical presence of Hindus in Bangladesh and Pakistan and the significance of religious sites in the region.
Concerns of Women Protestors
Many women at the protest expressed their anger over the abuse faced by Hindu women in Bangladesh. They stated that they were equally passionate about defending Hindu women’s rights, and their anger was fueled by the violence faced by their counterparts in Bangladesh.
Call for International Action
The Hindu community in India, including those in Ghaziabad, is deeply affected by the ongoing attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. They have expressed their concerns about the lack of help from local institutions or the government in Bangladesh. Hindu organizations, including ISKCON, have previously raised their voices against this, but the government in Bangladesh, under the influence of radical forces, has failed to protect them.
Demand for Action from the Indian Government
In a formal statement, the Hindu community of Ghaziabad urged the President of India to take strict action against the violence faced by Hindus in Bangladesh. They are demanding the protection of Hindu women, the restoration of properties, and an end to forced conversions. They have also called for international sanctions against Bangladesh due to the continuous attacks on Hindus.
The protests highlight the urgent need for global attention to the suffering of Hindus in Bangladesh and for strong measures to protect their rights and dignity.
