In a powerful display of solidarity, the Vishva Sanatan Sanskriti Raksha Manch Korba organized a sit-in protest on December 3, condemning the recent violence and atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. The protest took place at Subhash Chowk in Niharika, where members of the community gathered to voice their anger and concern over the ongoing persecution of minorities in the neighbouring country.
A large rally was also taken out, marching through the streets of Korba until reaching Kosabadi. The protestors, holding placards and chanting slogans, called for urgent action to address the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh. Following the demonstration, a memorandum was submitted to the district administration, addressed to His Excellency the President of India, urging the government to take immediate steps to safeguard the rights and lives of the persecuted community.
Sadhvi Girijesh Nandani speaks out
The main speaker at the event, Sadhvi Girijesh Nandani, strongly condemned the violence and shared her concerns regarding the increasing severity of the situation in Bangladesh. She highlighted that the Hindu minority community in Bangladesh is facing widespread atrocities, including sexual violence against women, forced conversion, and destruction of religious places.
Sadhvi Nandani emphasised that the government and law enforcement agencies in Bangladesh have remained silent spectators, failing to take effective measures to protect the minority community. “Inhuman atrocities are being committed against women. The properties of the minority community are being looted, and they are being forced out of government jobs,” she said. “The forced conversions and destruction of religious sites are deeply troubling. This situation is growing more dangerous by the day, and if not addressed urgently, it will spiral into even greater violence.”
Community’s call for action
The Vishva Sanatan Sanskriti Raksha Manch Korba expressed deep concern over the growing religious intolerance and violence targeting Hindus in Bangladesh. The protestors raised their voices not only to highlight the crisis in Bangladesh but also to demand that the Indian government take stronger diplomatic and humanitarian actions to support the victims. The memorandum submitted to the district administration reiterated the urgency of taking concrete steps, both within Bangladesh and through international pressure, to ensure the safety and dignity of Hindus and other minorities in the region. Sadhvi Nandani added that “It is time for the international community and the Bangladesh government to act decisively before the situation becomes even more tragic.”
