A significant protest occurred in London, with Indian and Bangladeshi Hindus demonstrating outside their country’s High Commission to highlight the severe violence and intimidation faced by the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. The peaceful gathering of around 500 people aimed to bring global attention to the plight of Hindus, with messages such as ‘Hindus have right to live’ and ‘Hindu lives matter’ displayed prominently. A key focus of the protest was the call for the release of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, who is facing murder charges. The protesters are concerned about a rise in violence against minorities, exacerbated by accusations of blasphemy used to target and dispossess Hindus, and a notable increase in communal attacks following recent political shifts. India has expressed grave concern over the ongoing hostility towards minorities, including Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists, and has urged Bangladesh to take immediate action to stop these attacks.
