The recent discovery of animal fats and fish oil in the iconic Tirupati laddu has triggered outrage among Hindu society, who see it as yet another attempt to undermine their faith. The article argues that this attack is not a mere food adulteration case, but a deliberate attack on Hindu civilization and its core beliefs. It also highlights the ongoing persecution of Hindus in various parts of the country and the threat to their sacred geography.
In an interview with PTI, Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh's interim government, refuted India's portrayal of recent violence in the country as communal and urged for better ties between Bangladesh and India. He argued that the attacks on minority Hindus are politically motivated and not indicative of religious strife. Yunus also called on India to abandon its narrative of Bangladesh being stable only under the leadership of Sheikh Hasina and to view the country as a neighbor rather than through a lens of fear.
Following the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government and the upsurge in Bangladesh, minority communities faced attacks and violence. However, the head of the interim government, Prof Yunus, issued an appeal to protect all minority communities, including Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists. This appeal had a powerful impact, leading to a halt in attacks, and even the formation of protection teams by Jamat-E-Islami cadres. There were also reports of misinformation and fake news being spread, with one major example being the false news about cricketer Leepan Das's house being set on fire.
Following the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the subsequent increase in violence against Hindus, thousands took to the streets of Dhaka and Chittagong to demand action and protection for their community. The protests were sparked by a surge in attacks, including vandalism of Hindu temples and the flight of many Hindus to neighboring India. Overseas demonstrations have also taken place in response to the escalating situation, as interim leader Muhammad Yunus condemned the violence and emphasized the need for national unity and protection for all communities.
After launching a scathing attack on the Congress in the Lok Sabha, PM Modi is now set to respond to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the Rajya Sabha. Facing an assertive opposition, Modi is expected to adopt a combative tone and accuse the Congress of falsely portraying Hindus as violent. He also claimed that the Congress has become a "parasitic party" that relies on its allies for votes.
Bajrang Dal activists, accompanied by BJP and VHP supporters, vandalized the Gujarat Congress office following a fiery speech by Rahul Gandhi critiquing the BJP's claim to speak for all Hindus. The attackers defaced photos of Gandhi and allegedly assaulted the security guard and his family. In his speech, Gandhi accused the BJP of perpetuating violence and hatred in the name of Hindus, to which PM Modi responded by accusing Gandhi of insulting the entire Hindu community. The Gujarat Congress has condemned the attack as a "cowardly" act perpetuated by "so-called, fake Hindus".
In a session at the Vaishvik Hindu Rashtra Mahotsav, Swami Saadhanananda Maharaj called for Hindus to unite and protect Hindu Dharma through both divine worship and self-defense training, citing the examples of Bhagwan Shri Ram and Krishna. He also stressed the importance of creating awareness about Hindu Dharma and spreading it globally to ensure its survival. The Bharat Sevashram Sangh, founded by Swami Pranavananda, provides self-defense training to Hindus and also fights against attacks on Hinduism such as love jihad and religious conversion.
Amidst the oath-taking ceremony of the NDA government in Delhi, a tragic attack by terrorists has struck in the Rajouri districts of Jammu and Kashmir. As a bus carrying pilgrims of the Shiv Khori cave shrine was ambushed, the driver lost control and the bus plunged into a deep gorge. While nine devotees are feared dead and 33 injured, local authorities are still gathering information about the incident and ensuring immediate medical support for the victims. This attack highlights the ongoing tension and threat of terrorism in the volatile region.
Following a recent incident of violence against a shop owner playing Hanuman Chalisa in Bengaluru, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has spoken out against the Congress government in Karnataka for allowing such anti-Hindu and anti-national activities to take place. He questions the government's weak response to incidents such as the pro-Pakistan episode in the state legislature and the bomb blast in a Bengaluru café. Joshi ultimately holds the government responsible for emboldening forces against Hindus and calls for stricter action against these incidents.