Excelsior Correspondent
KISHTWAR, Dec 6: To lodge their protest against the rising persecution of minority Hindus in Bangladesh, various Hindu organizations took out protest rally, here today.
The demonstration, spearheaded by Sanatan Dharam Sabha (SDS) Kishtwar, began with a march from Shaheedi Smark at Kokila Chowk, Kuleed to the DC office.
The protesters voiced their concerns about the lawless situation and called for strict action and advocated for international sanctions against Bangladesh.
Speaking on the occasion, Mahant Ram Sharan Dass of Gori Shankar Mandir Sarkoot condemned the recent targeted killings of minorities in Bangladesh.
“All Hindu organizations in India are ready to teach bitter lesson to the fundamentalists in that country and if such acts are not stopped immediately they would have to repent and threatened that Hindus will not stop themselves to March towards Bangladesh to save their brethren,” he said and added that these heinous acts not only violate the sanctity of life but also undermine the principles of equality, diversity and harmony that are essential to any just society.
MLA Kishtwar, Shagun Parihar, while condemning the atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh highlighted reports of sexual violence and brutal killings against Hindu women besides vandalizing the properties of minorities in Bangladesh and hoped for immediate government intervention.
“We all are outraged by these atrocities on minorities by Islamic fundamentalists in Bangladesh and stand in solidarity with the victims and their families. Such acts of violence are not isolated incidents but reflect deeper systemic issues and well planned conspiracy that requires immediate and sustained action,” she said.
MLA Sunil Sharma also advocated his support in favour of minorities in Bangladesh.
“The systematic targeting and violence against minority communities is a grave affront to human dignity. It is a reminder of the urgent need for our government, civil society and international organizations to stand united in upholding human rights and ensuring the safety of all individuals, regardless of their race, religion or ethnicity,” he said.
Arvind Parihar, acting president of SDS also asked for Immediate action against desecration of Indian national flags in Bangladesh, protection of minorities and ensuring the safety of their leaders, homes, and properties.
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