In Kolkata, India, people protested against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh by burning Dhakai Jamdani sarees, which are traditional sarees from Bangladesh. The protest was organized by the Bengali Hindu Suraksha Samiti at the Salt Lake International Bus Terminus. Protesters called for a boycott of Bangladeshi products, including these sarees, stating that Indians would not stay quiet if the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh continues.
One protester said, “We are against the constant attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh and the false stories against India. By burning these sarees, we want everyone to stop buying products from Bangladesh.” Another protester spoke about how difficult things are for Hindus in Bangladesh and commented on how people are forgetting their history.
The protesters also asked the Indian government to protect Hindus in Bangladesh. On December 5, a member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) burned an Indian saree to show anger over attacks on the Bangladeshi assistant high commission in Agartala, Tripura. Recently, tensions rose between India and Bangladesh after a former ISKCON priest was arrested, which led to clashes and more discussions about the safety of minorities in Bangladesh.
Reports state that the Hindu community in Bangladesh has been attacked more than 200 times in about 50 districts after the government there changed. India’s foreign secretary is expected to visit Bangladesh on December 9 for talks.
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