Hindu Makkal Katchi protests India-Bangladesh cricket series outside Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai

The Police took the activists into custody

(Hindu Makkal Katchi means Hindu Janata Party)

President of Hindu Makkal Katchi Arjun Sampath and activists during protest

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) – Due to the attacks on Hindus by Jihadi Muslims in Bangladesh, Hindu organisations have been demanding to cancel the India-Bangladesh cricket series since last several days. Many organisations including the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti have given a statement to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Despite the protests, the series is being hosted by India. The first test match started at the Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on 19thSeptember. The members of Hindu Makkal Katchi protested outside the stadium on the morning of 19thSeptember. A large number of pro-Hindu activists were present on this occasion.

After the protest, the Founder President of Hindu Makkal Katchi Arjun Sampath gave a statement to the stadium management demanding that the match be cancelled. To this, the management responded by saying they do not have any relation with the BCCI but they would be notified about the demand of Hindu Makkal Katchi.

Protesters detained by police

The Police arrested more than 50 activists of this organisation, informed Arjun Sampath to the representative of ‘Sanatan Prabhat’.