With ongoing attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, the debates on minority rights and communal harmony have resurfaced in West Bengal. The ruling Trinamool Congress and the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party are using the situation to further their political agendas, highlighting the impact it has on the state's political landscape. Amidst calls for action from the central government and accusations of politicizing the issue by the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the vulnerable Hindu minority in Bangladesh continues to face violence and discrimination.
A mahapanchayat, organised by Hindutva groups, was held in Uttarkashi to discuss plans for a district-wide protest against a decades-old mosque that they claim was built illegally. The speakers at the event raised concerns about a supposed demographic change in the state and called on Hindus to unite against the issues of 'love jihad' and 'land jihad'. The event, which was granted permission by the district administration, also saw attendees advocate for the use of bulldozers to tackle the issue. Members of the Muslim community, however, expressed their willingness to continue their legal fight for their rights and for the mosque, which they assert was constructed lawfully.
Spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur has written to the United Nations, urging them to consider creating a separate country for Hindus in Bangladesh if the government cannot ensure their safety. This comes after prominent spokesperson Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was arrested and denied bail on sedition charges, sparking protests across Bangladesh. The lack of response from the UN has sparked frustration from Thakur, who has called for international intervention to protect the rights of Hindus in Bangladesh.
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.
The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has organized the Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Rashtra Adhiveshans to unite all Hindu organizations in their mission to establish a Hindu Rashtra with Dharma as its foundation. In the upcoming Vaishvik Hindu Rashtra Mahotsav, over 800 delegates will discuss and strategize on how to achieve this goal, as well as address the pressing issues Hindus face in India and around the world. This event serves as a call for all Hindu organizations to come together and work towards a common goal of protecting and promoting their interests.
The political landscape of Uttar Pradesh has seen a dramatic upheaval as the Samajwadi Party-led INDIA bloc secures a stunning victory over the BJP, which has dominated the state for years. The unexpected triumph has sparked intense reactions on social media, with some calling out Hindus for their voting choices and others seeing it as a much-needed shake-up in a state long dominated by one party. As memes and comments flood the internet, the 2024 election results in UP have left many stunned and in disbelief.
In the recent Lok Sabha elections, the people of India have sent a clear message to the incoming government: Do not undermine the ideals of diversity, constitutionalism, and federalism. This article argues that the idea of a Hindu Rashtra, where Muslims are marginalized or disenfranchised, is a dangerous and divisive fantasy. Instead, all citizens should focus on promoting development and upholding the rights of all individuals, regardless of their religion.