New York. In Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina resigned from the post of Prime Minister on Monday this week. A new interim government was also formed there on Friday. But, during this time, disturbing pictures and videos are going viral on social media. It is seen how Hindus are being killed, houses and temples are being set on fire and women are being kidnapped or beaten up.
In view of the atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh, people gathered outside the UN headquarters in New York, USA and demanded protection of minorities in Bangladesh. A Washington NGO thanked the people who came to support their protest near the UN headquarters. They said that we appreciate the American leaders who spoke out against the violent attack targeting Hindus in Bangladesh.
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Congress man demanded immediate end to violence
Republican Congressman Pat Fallon has raised his voice in support of the Hindus of Bangladesh. He wrote on social media, ‘I strongly condemn the ongoing political violence and religious persecution in Bangladesh. I urge the interim government to act in the common interest of the Bangladeshi people and end this violence immediately.’ He further wrote, ‘Targeting Hindus, Buddhists, Christians and any other religious minority is reprehensible. Those who instigated and participated in these acts of violence must be held accountable.’
Indian-origin American MP Krishnamurthy made an emotional appeal
Indian-American Congress member Raja Krishnamurthy on Thursday appealed for help. He wrote a letter to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. He demanded an end to the violence against Hindus. Krishnamurthy requested Blinken to talk to the head of the interim government of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus on August 8 and help him end the violence. He also demanded that the criminals be punished.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : August 10, 2024, 13:44 IST