Protest in France against ethnic cleansing of minority Hindus in Bangladesh

Protest organised by ‘Paris Mahamaya Puja Parishad’

Mr Dipan Mitra (1) and other devout Hindus during candlelight protests

Paris (France) – The ‘Paris Mahamaya Puja Parishad’ held a protest in Paris, France, to condemn the ongoing ethnic cleansing of minority Hindus in Bangladesh during the Durga Puja celebrations. Over a thousand Hindus from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka attended the event. Concerned about the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh, the Paris Mahamaya Puja Parishad organised the protest on 11th October at 8 pm local time, as informed by Mr Dipan Mitra, president of the European Union Chapter of the World Hindu Federation, to Sanatan Prabhat.

During the event, Mr Sukanta Sarkar, president of the Paris Mahamaya Puja Parishad, stated that attacks are not only directed at Hindus in Bangladesh, but there is also an ongoing process to expel minority Hindus from the country. He emphasized the demand for the Bangladesh Government to ensure the safety of minority Hindus and Buddhists.

Global Solidarity for Minority Rights of #Bangladesh!#France : Paris Mahamaya Puja Parishad, celebrating Durga Puja since 2020, protests ethnic cleansing of Hindus, Buddhists & Adivasi Tribals in Bangladesh!

Thousands of Hindus from India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka… pic.twitter.com/4zMlkn8Dgj

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) October 13, 2024

Purna Sharma noted that atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh have been occurring since 1971. Following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s abdication and departure from the country on 5th August 2024, attacks on minority Hindus and the vandalism of temples have significantly increased.

The president of the European Union Chapter of the World Hindu Federation, Mr Dipan Mitra stated that minority Hindus, Buddhists, and tribals in Bangladesh are in crisis. He called for impartial trials and severe punishment for the perpetrators of every attack against them. He urged people around the world to stand in solidarity with the helpless Hindus in Bangladesh.

Nature of the protest

1. A one-minute silence was observed in memory of all innocent Hindus killed since 1971 and to protest the heinous atrocities against Hindu girls and women in Bangladesh.

2. Candles were lit to condemn the persecution of Hindus.

3. The protest was addressed by Mr Sukanta Sarkar, president of the Paris Mahamaya Puja Parishad, along with General Secretary Mr Amar Mujumdar, Chief Advisor Mr Avani Das, Mr Ripon Debnath, and Mr Sanjeev Sarkar.