Thousands of people took to the streets in Jharkhand’s Dhanbad and Gumla cities on Wednesday, demanding action against the recent attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh and the release of spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das. The rallies, organized by various Hindu organizations, sought immediate intervention from the Indian government to stop the alleged persecution of Hindus in the neighbouring country.
In Dhanbad, the protest was led by the Hindu Rashtriya Samanvya Samiti (HRSS) and was supported by members of ISKCON, Bajrang Dal, BJP, and other groups. Holding placards and chanting slogans against the Bangladeshi government, the demonstrators marched to Randhir Verma Chowk, where they held a demonstration for nearly two hours.
Addressing the gathering, Dhanbad legislator Raj Sinha expressed his concern over the situation in Bangladesh. “Hindus are being targeted, attacks are being carried out on temples, and Hindu houses and businesses are being looted in Bangladesh,” Sinha said. He urged the Indian government to intervene, saying, “I urge the Union government to intervene in the matter to check the atrocities on Hindus and ensure the safety of temples there.”
Meanwhile, in Gumla, a massive silent rally was organized under the banner of Sarna Sanatan Dharm, with hundreds of people marching from Kedar Bagan to the government bus stand. The protesters also submitted a memorandum to the President of India through the Gumla deputy commissioner, demanding immediate international intervention to ensure the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh.
The rallies highlighted growing concerns among Hindu communities in India regarding the reported violence against their counterparts in Bangladesh. The protesters urged the Indian government to use diplomatic means to pressure the Bangladeshi authorities to protect the rights and safety of Hindus living there.