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Devotees of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) organized a prayer meeting in Kolkata on Tuesday against the attacks on minority Hindus in Bangladesh. Devotees chanted ‘Hare Krishna’ and sang devotional songs to express solidarity with the Hindu community of Bangladesh.
ISKCON Kolkata initiative
Hundreds of ISKCON followers gathered at the Albert Road center in Kolkata. This prayer meeting, organized to demand security of Hindus in Bangladesh, was led by ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson Radharaman Das. The devotees were carrying placards with messages on ensuring safety of minorities in Bangladesh.
Violence increased after the fall of Sheikh Hasina government
Political instability has increased in Bangladesh since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government on August 5. Incidents of unrest and violence have been reported in more than 50 districts of the country. The minority Hindu community is being targeted by fundamentalists. This situation has created a serious crisis for the eight percent Hindu population in Bangladesh, which has a population of 17 crore.
Demand for confidence of minorities
Spokesperson Radharaman Das demanded the interim government of Bangladesh to take strict action against radicals in the country. “We need to restore security and confidence for minorities,” he said. The elements inciting violence should be immediately arrested so that the minorities can get the message that they are safe.”
Devotees expressed solidarity
Devotees at the prayer meeting expressed their deep condolences to the Hindu community of Bangladesh and appealed to the international community to pay attention to the issue. ISKCON followers said it is time to stand up for humanity and everyone should raise their voice to ensure the safety of minorities.