Tripura: Prominent citizens demand protection of minorities in Bangladesh

AGARTALA: A group of citizens in Tripura has demanded the Indian government to come forward and ensure the safety of the minorities in Bangladesh.

A significant protest rally took place in Agartala, drawing over 1,000 participants, including intellectuals, journalists, teachers, lawyers, doctors, and local residents.

Organized by the Forum for Protection of Minorities in Bangladesh, the rally aimed to address the alleged persecution of minorities in Bangladesh.

The forum's president Subal Kumar Dey said, “Following the collapse of the Hasina government, anarchy has taken hold. It is unprecedented; we are witnessing a state of lawlessness, leading to increased attacks on Hindu minorities."

Senior journalist and president of the Agartala Press Club, Jayanta Bhattacharya, highlighted the forum's role as a platform uniting various professionals to advocate for minority rights.

“We are deeply concerned about the ongoing violence in Bangladesh. We have seen the repercussions of the quota movement manifesting in attacks on minority communities, vandalism of temples and businesses, and even forced conversions of Hindus. This is intolerable,” Bhattacharya said.

He confirmed that the protest would continue as long as such atrocities persist.

The organization has prepared two memorandums to be sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging direct intervention from the Indian government.