AGARTALA: A significant protest erupted in Agartala on Monday, with demonstrators staging a sit-in outside the Bangladesh Assistant High Commissioner’s office. The protest was sparked by the alleged persecution of Hindu minorities and the detention of ISKCON member Chinmoy Das Prabhu in Bangladesh.
The Hindu Sangharsh Samity, a prominent right-wing organization, led the protest, drawing participants from diverse segments of society.
“The interim government of Bangladesh has unlawfully arrested Hindu leader and ISKCON member Chinmoy Das Prabhu. Reports suggest that he has been deprived of basic necessities like food, which is utterly inhumane and illegal. We demand his immediate release,” a protester stated.
Drawing a stark contrast, the protester highlighted the peaceful coexistence of Muslim minorities in India. “In our country, Muslim brothers and sisters live harmoniously without facing any persecution. Why then are our Hindu brethren suffering such atrocities in Bangladesh? Our protest will continue until the Yunus government releases the ISKCON leader,” they asserted.
BJP Vice President Subal Bhowmik, who participated in the protest, expressed deep concern over the escalating attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. “These attacks have intensified, particularly since the change in government. We strongly condemn such acts of violence and intolerance,” he said.
Bhowmik also acknowledged the Indian government’s warning to the Bangladesh government regarding the mistreatment of Hindu minorities. He placed the onus of responsibility squarely on Md. Yunus, accusing him of inciting hatred against the Hindu community.
Tripura, which shares a long border with Bangladesh, has witnessed a surge in protests against the attacks on Hindu minorities in the neighboring country. Protesters have taken to the streets, burning effigies of Md. Yunus to express their outrage.
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