Sun Dec 08 17:20:00 UTC 2024: ## India Protests Against Bangladesh Amidst Alleged Persecution of Hindus
**Kolkata, India** – Protests erupted in Kolkata, India, in response to alleged persecution of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. The demonstration, organized by the Bengali Hindu Security Committee, mirrored a recent incident in Bangladesh where a BNP leader burned his wife’s Indian saree to protest Indian goods. In a show of reciprocal action, protestors in Kolkata set fire to Dhaka jamdani sarees, calling for a boycott of Bangladeshi products.
The demonstration at the Salt Lake International Bus Terminus saw participants condemning the alleged targeting of Hindus in Bangladesh and anti-India rhetoric. One protester stated their refusal to remain silent, urging a boycott of Bangladeshi goods in response to the ongoing violence and hate speech. Another criticized the current state of Bangladesh, lamenting the apparent erasure of its history after the 1971 independence struggle.
The protestors urged the Indian government to engage in diplomatic efforts with Bangladesh to ensure the safety of its Hindu population. This follows a similar incident where Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, a senior joint general secretary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), burned his wife’s Indian saree in protest of an attack on the Bangladeshi Deputy High Commission in Agartala, Tripura. The escalating tensions highlight the growing concerns over the treatment of Hindus in Bangladesh and the resulting cross-border repercussions.
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