Hindutva activists attempted to storm the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, India, on December 23, as they rallied against the neighboring nation for failing to protect its Hindu minorities. The demonstration comes after a 25-year-old Hindu man was lynched and burned publicly following allegations of blasphemy.
According to eyewitnesses, the protesters, who were largely affiliated with the Hindutva movement, gathered outside the Bangladesh High Commission in the afternoon, demanding that the Bangladeshi government take immediate action to protect its Hindu population. "We are here to express our outrage and disappointment at the Bangladeshi government's inaction in protecting its Hindu citizens," said a protester, who wished to remain anonymous. "The lynching of the 25-year-old Hindu man is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by Hindus in Bangladesh."
The incident in question occurred in a rural area of Bangladesh, where the 25-year-old Hindu man was accused of desecrating the Quran. A mob of locals subsequently lynched and burned him, sparking widespread outrage and condemnation from human rights groups and the international community. "This is a tragic reminder of the need for greater tolerance and understanding between different communities," said a spokesperson for the Bangladesh High Commission in India. "We condemn the lynching in the strongest possible terms and are working to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice."
The Hindutva movement, which advocates for the promotion of Hindu culture and values, has been a vocal critic of the Bangladeshi government's handling of minority rights. The movement has accused the government of failing to protect its Hindu population, who face widespread persecution and violence in Bangladesh. "The Bangladeshi government has a responsibility to protect all its citizens, regardless of their faith or background," said a spokesperson for the Hindutva movement. "We will continue to demand action from the Bangladeshi government until our demands are met."
The protest outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi was the latest in a series of demonstrations held by the Hindutva movement in recent weeks. The movement has also been critical of the Indian government's handling of minority rights, particularly in the wake of a series of high-profile incidents involving Hindu-Muslim violence. "We are not just protesting against the Bangladeshi government, but also against the Indian government's inaction in protecting its Hindu citizens," said a protester. "We want the Indian government to take concrete steps to address the concerns of the Hindu community."
The current status of the protest is unclear, with reports suggesting that the protesters were eventually dispersed by police. The Bangladeshi government has yet to comment on the incident, but is expected to issue a statement in the coming days. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from human rights groups and the international community, with many calling for greater action to protect minority rights in Bangladesh.
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