Two men run in front of a shop that was set on fire during protests in Bangladesh. Source: Parami News.
Bengal has never known peace and political crisis always follows violent unrest. The protests were sparked on June 5, 2024, after the Supreme Court reinstated the reservation of 30% government jobs for descendants of freedom fighters. On August 5, 2024, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina President Mohammad Shahabuddin dissolved the Parliament paving way for new elections following the president’s resignation amid confusion.
Vandalism, looting and arson incidents hinduism Homes and Businesses have been descerned in reports from various districts including Lalmonirhat and Kaliganj. On August 5, 2024, the house of Pradip Chandra Roy who is Secretary of Lalmonirhat Puja Udjapan Parishad was attacked while Muhin Roy’s computer shop was burglarized in Lalmonirhat Sadar upazila area. Moreover four houses belonging to Hindu families were ransacked and looted at Chandrapur village under Kaliganj upazila.
Sadhguru recently spoke about his disappointment with the current situation In Bangladesh which he described as “unimaginable”. At one point he wrote that it should be noted that these are not internal issues only but global issues demanding immediate attention before further loss of lives occurs. He said, “atrocities Persecution of Hindus is not just an internal issue in #Bangladesh. Mahabharata will no longer be Mahabharata if we do not rise up against this and ensure our people are safe. unornamented minority among us. It is regrettable that part of this country became our neighbor however it behooves us to defend them as they are a part of this civilization from such shameful cruelty.”
In his speech Sadhguru recounted how India used to be one country with Bangladesh and how we are still neighbors with similar historical and cultural ties. He asked India to take care of its Hindu minority who are actually part of the same civilization. His call for action found resonance with many demanding that diplomatic and political measures be taken to resolve the crisis. Sadhguru’s message was simple: India must ensure the safety and welfare of Bengali minority and necessary steps should be taken urgently so that there is no more atrocity.
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