Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 23: Amid mounting anger over reported incidents of violence targeting Hindus in Bangladesh, a range of social, legal and religious organizations today held demonstrations at multiple locations across Jammu. The protests followed the lynching of a Hindu man and other alleged attacks, with demonstrators calling upon the Union Government to adopt firm diplomatic and political measures to safeguard the Hindu community in the neighbouring country.
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In a strongly worded condemnation, JKPCC chief spokesperson Ravinder Sharma expressed grave shock and anguish over the barbaric lynching of a Hindi youth in Bangladesh. Sharma said that why Government of India has been helplessly watching the situation to drift further and pose a danger to our security and communal harmony.
The JKPCC chief said that Modi Government should take all necessary steps and measures and take a tough stand to protect the Hindus and other minorities there and check situation to drift further towards radicalization to the disadvantage of India. He also asked GoI to take notice of the recent Parliamentary committee report about the growing threat to Indian interests from the turning situation in Bangladesh.
Members of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association assembled to register their strong disapproval of the situation and sought immediate intervention from the Centre. The protesting lawyers appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to either ensure the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh through decisive international engagement or facilitate their relocation to India if protection could not be guaranteed.
They further raised concerns over the presence of illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants in Jammu, demanding their eviction. Addressing the gathering, Bar Association president Nirmal K Kotwal said the repeated incidents had shaken the conscience of the nation and conveyed that people across the country stood united behind the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to take stern steps to halt such incidents.
Movement Kalki organized a peaceful demonstration near the Maharaja Hari Singh statue at Tawi Bridge, where participants raised slogans and symbolically burnt an effigy of Bangladesh. The protesters described the prevailing situation as a grave human rights issue and called for greater international scrutiny. Leaders of the organization urged the Government of India to take up the matter at the United Nations and other global platforms. Board member Sapna Hindu appealed for unity within the Hindu community to collectively stand against injustice and violence.
Activists of the Shiv Sena Dogra Front gathered at Rani Park in Jammu to express their anger over the continuing developments. Party president Ashok Gupta said the community was facing systematic targeting across the border, while illegal settlers from Bangladesh and Rohingya areas were allegedly being extended facilities in Jammu. He demanded that all trade relations with Bangladesh be suspended until assurances were given that such incidents would come to an end.
In Rajouri district, several Hindu right-wing organizations, including the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal, held a demonstration at Panja Chowk. During the protest, participants raised slogans and set ablaze an effigy of Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of the interim government in Bangladesh, as a mark of condemnation. The demonstrators sought accountability from the authorities in Bangladesh and pressed for strong international pressure.
Mission Statehood J&K president Sunil Dimple led a separate protest on the Janipur–High Court Road, highlighting concerns over incidents involving minorities in both Bangladesh and Pakistan. During the demonstration, protesters burnt effigies and flags and raised slogans demanding a resolute response. Addressing the gathering, Dimple urged the Prime Minister to issue clear and strong warnings to both countries and called for decisive action against violence directed at minorities.
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