LONDON, December 27 (ANI): Members of the Indian and Bangladeshi Hindu communities in London staged a protest outside the Bangladesh High Commission on Saturday against the killings of Hindus in Bangladesh.
During the demonstration, protesters played Amar Shonar Bangla, the national anthem of Bangladesh, and raised slogans demanding an end to violence against religious minorities in the country.
The protest in London followed a wave of demonstrations in India on Friday over reported atrocities against Hindus. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers held a torchlight rally in Siliguri to highlight the issue. BJP leader Anita Mahato, who participated in the rally, said the violence would persist unless the community united.
“We held a torchlight rally against the way Sanatani Hindus are being tortured in Bangladesh in Siliguri. We want to send a message that unless Hindus unite, such situations will continue. The Hindus in Bangladesh have been burnt alive without clothes. We have to fight for religion the same way we fight for food, shelter, and livelihood,” she said.
The protests were sparked by the reported lynching of two Hindu Bangladeshi nationals, which triggered a major political row in India. Demonstrations took place in several states, including West Bengal and Assam, with protesters demanding accountability from the Bangladesh government.
In Kolkata, multiple organizations took to the streets on Friday to protest alleged atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh. Most protesters were pro-Hindu activists dressed in saffron, calling for an immediate end to violence against minorities, especially Hindus.
India has also raised concerns over repeated incidents of violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh, including Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists. The Indian government said it is closely monitoring the situation.
Addressing the media in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government was disturbed by the continued hostility faced by minority communities.
“India is closely monitoring developments and has expressed grave concern over the continued hostility of minorities, including Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists. We condemn the recent killing of a Hindu youth in Mymensingh and expect that the perpetrators of the crime will be brought to justice,” he said.
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