Protest March at Bangladesh Embassy in Delhi Condemns Atrocities Against Hindus in Bangladesh
On December 10, 2024, coinciding with World Human Rights Day, hundreds of individuals participated in a protest march organized by the Civil Society of Delhi at the Bangladesh Embassy in New Delhi. The demonstrators aimed to highlight and condemn the alleged atrocities and genocide against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.
The march commenced at the Prime Minister Museum at Teen Murti Chowk, with participation from over 200 social, religious, professional, and cultural organizations. Prominent speakers included Sadhvi Ritambhara, Keshav Murari from ISKCON, former Delhi Police commissioner SN Srivastava, and former Indian high commissioner to Bangladesh Veena Sikri. They collectively urged the global community to take decisive action against the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh. Sadhvi Ritambhara notably questioned the silence of international organizations, stating, “Hindu society will not tolerate the disrespect of its women.”
The Civil Society of Delhi submitted a memorandum to the High Commissioner of Bangladesh, expressing concerns over the deteriorating conditions for religious minorities in the country, particularly since August 5. The memorandum emphasized the historically cordial ties between India and Bangladesh and called for the protection of human rights and the right to peaceful coexistence for Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and other minorities.
This protest in New Delhi reflects a broader regional concern regarding the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh. Similar demonstrations have occurred in other parts of India, including Varanasi, where the Hindu Raksha Samiti organized a march demanding economic sanctions against Bangladesh to compel it to stop atrocities on minorities, especially Hindus.
The international community continues to monitor the situation closely, with calls for Bangladesh to take immediate action to protect its minority populations and uphold human rights principles.
