"...We are protesting against what is happening in Bangladesh. CM Mamata Banerjee has already said that since we (West Bengal) are a state we have no role in this international matter. But, the central govt is doing nothing. They should take strict action to stop the violence in Banglades
Amid the ongoing tensions in Bangladesh concerning minorities, the Hindu outfits on Saturday protested against the atrocities being committed against minorities in the neighbouring country. The protestors raised slogans "Hosh main aao, hosh main aao" and their banner read, "Save Banglades
Punjab Minister of Social Justice, empowerment and Minorities Baljit Kaur on Saturday said that AAP Government allocated Rs. 92 crore to 250 colleges from the 2024-25 budget under the Post Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste Students scheme.
This comes amid strained ties between New Delhi and Dhaka following reports of several attacks on minorities, especially Hindus under the current interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
Amid violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, West Bengal Assembly LoP, Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday said that a blockade will be organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party at the Basirhat border on December 10.
Attacking the BJP-led Centre further, Owaisi asked why the government has not sent back deposed former PM Sheikh Hasina if it is concerned for Hindu minorities there.
Congress members on Thursday organised a peace prayer, "Buddhi Shuddhi Path" (prayer for wisdom), to condemn the atrocities against the Hindu community in Bangladesh and to urge the government to ensure justice and promote unity.
Amid violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Hema Malini on Thursday urged the central government to provide security to Krishna bhakts and Sanatani brothers in Bangladesh, stressing that the issue was more a matter of emotions than foreign policy.
Condemning atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh and the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia on Wednesday said that the Bangladesh government must look into the matter and take care of the minorities there.
Demanding justice for Bangladeshi Hindus and condemning the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, Hindu organizations on Tuesday organised a candle rally wearing black badges at Kothapet in Telangana's Rangareddy district.
Union Minister and West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar on Tuesday expressed concern over the situation in Bangladesh and said that it is being discussed and the whole world should "raise its voice" against this.