Hindus are now being threatened not to perform Durga Puja in Bangladesh !

• Opposition to government aid including giving holidays to Hindus for Durga Puja

• Demand to deny permission to Durga Puja saying it causes environmental damage

Dhaka (Bangladesh) – Hindus are facing threats from Jihadi groups regarding the Durga Puja celebrations. In Khulna, letters have been issued to the Durga Puja Committees, insisting that a payment of three and a half lakh rupees is required for the event to be permitted. Demands are now emerging that Hindus should not be allowed a holiday for Durga Puja. Jihadi groups have marched in Dhaka to express their opposition, despite the long-standing tradition of Hindus celebrating this festival in the region.

ALARMING!

🚨Hindus threatened in Bangladesh for performing Durga Puja!

No government aid or holidays!

Environmental reasons cited, but truth reveals communal targeting!

🛑Bangladesh turning into another Afghanistan /Pakistan?

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A group named ‘Insaf Keemkari Chhatra-Janata’ held a protest with placards in Bengali. The signs displayed messages such as ‘Puja will disrupt traffic,’ ‘Idol immersion leads to water pollution,’ and ‘No idol worship will be allowed.’ They also submitted a 16-point list of demands.

The organisation argues that the festival harms the environment and has made additional demands, including banning road closures and prohibiting the use of government funds for festivals. Such demands have created an environment of tension among Hindus in Bangladesh.

Demand to put up anti-India signs on temples !

Jihadi organisations are demanding that Hindus demonstrate their loyalty to Bangladesh by installing anti-India signs in all temples. (Since Independence, have Hindus in India ever compelled Muslims to display anti-Pakistan signs on their mosques and madarasas ? Hindus are tolerant, whereas, Hindus in Islamic countries are being pressured to demonstrate their loyalty. – Editor)

Editorial Perspectives

• Bangladesh has now become another Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Hindus there will have no other option but to flee and come to India. The Government of India must take appropriate steps now before that situation arises !

• Isn’t it evident what challenges Hindus face as a minority in Islamic countries ? On the other hand the actions of atrocious Muslims in India are deeply concerning.