[France Correspondent] At Paris in France, every year Hindus organize and celebrate Durga Puja with great pomp and joy. Paris Mahamaya Puja Parishad has been organizing Durga Puja since 2020.
Brutal Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, vandalism of temples and idols, kidnapping of Hindu girls, rape and forced conversion, attacks on Hindu homes, seizure their properties are going on. Hindus living in France are extremely worried about the vulnerable situation of minority Hindus in Bangladesh. The Paris Mahamaya Puja Parishad organized an extraordinary protest against the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh on 11/10/2024 at 8 PM local time. The organizers of Paris Mahamaya Puja Parishad and thousands of visitors participated in this protest.
A minute’s silence is observed to remember the souls of all the innocent Hindus who have been killed since 1971 till date and the demonic torture of Hindu girls and women in Bangladesh. Candles are lit to ward off evil forces, bring in good spirits and protest against persecution of minority Hindus in Bangladesh.
President of Paris Mahamaya Puja Parishad Mr. Sukanta Sarkar, General Secretary Mr. Amar Mazumder, Chief Adviser Mr. Avni Das, Mr. Ripon Debnath, Mr. Sanjeev Sarkar addressed the protest rally.
Mr. Sukanta Sarkar said that not only Hindus are being attacked in Bangladesh; but also the process of expelling minority Hindus from Bangladesh is going on. He demanded the Bangladesh government to ensure the safety and security of minority Hindus, Buddhists and Adibasi Tribals in Bangladesh. Purna Sharma mentioned that from 1971 till today, Hindus are being persecuted in Bangladesh. She also pointed out that after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country on August 5, 2024, attacks on minority Hindus and vandalism of temples have increased to a large extent, and she strongly protested against it.
Mr. Dipan Mitra, President of World Hindu Federation – European Union Chapter, said that the minority Hindus, Buddhists and Adibasi tribals in Bangladesh are in danger today; He demanded fair trial and exemplary punishment of the criminals in every incident of attack on minority Hindus, Buddhists and Adibasi tribals. He appealed to all the people of the world to stand by the helpless Hindus in Bangladesh.