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'Stop Violence on Bangladesh Hindus', aircraft banner over New York, move to highlight plight of minorities in Bangladesh

A large banner saying "Stop Violence on Bangladesh Hindus" flies over the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty in New York City, organized by Hindu American groups to advocate for the protection of Hindus in Bangladesh amid rising violence and persecution.

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In United States, an aircraft was seen flying with banner 'Stop Violence on Bangladesh Hindus' over New York City's Hudson River and Statue of Liberty.

A large banner advocating for urgent global action to halt the ongoing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh was flown over the Hudson River, circling the Statue of Liberty, a universal symbol of dignity, freedom, and equality.

This powerful display was organized by Hindu American groups, drawing attention to the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh. The banner highlights the historical context of the 1971 genocide, which, as documented in US Congress Resolution HR 1430 in 2022, resulted in the deaths of 2.8 million individuals and the sexual assault of at least 200,000 predominantly Hindu women, leaving a lasting impact on the region.

Since that time, the Hindu population in Bangladesh has sharply declined from 20 percent in 1971 to a mere 8.9 percent today. Recent reports indicate a rise in targeted violence, systematic impoverishment, lynchings, kidnappings of minor girls, and forced resignations affecting up to 200,000 Hindus. Additionally, property seizures are posing a significant existential threat to the estimated 13 to 15 million Hindus still residing in the country. Since August 5, 2024, approximately 250 verified attacks and over 1,000 reported incidents have occurred.

Sitangshu Guha from the Bangladesh Hindu Community, one of the event organizers, emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "Hindus in Bangladesh are on the verge of extinction. We hope this will raise awareness in the civilized world and prompt the UN to act to save the victims of militant Islamic forces in Bangladesh. If Bangladesh becomes devoid of Hindus, it could turn into Afghanistan 2.0, with militants potentially spreading to neighboring India and other parts of the world, including the West. This is a global issue."

Pankaj Mehta, another activist and member of the Interfaith Human Rights Coalition who participated in organizing the event, urged the UN Human Rights Council to officially recognize the 1971 Bangladesh genocide as the largest genocide since World War II. He noted that three US-based organizations—The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention, Genocide Watch, and the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience—have already acknowledged the atrocities committed by Pakistani occupation forces and their Islamist allies in 1971, primarily targeting the Hindu minority. "The UN must follow suit and take proactive measures to prevent another impending genocide," he added.

Surjit Chowdhary, a founding member of Sree Gita Sangha in New Jersey, called on the Bangladesh government to cease all violence against the Hindu community and to resolve political differences through democratic means.

The rise of Islamist fundamentalism in Bangladesh poses a serious threat to India, as it could spread through porous borders, affecting West Bengal and beyond, given the existing connections between radical forces on both sides.

Concerns are also rising among mainstream Americans, echoing the anxieties observed during the Afghanistan crisis. Humanitarian organizations are closely monitoring the deteriorating conditions in Bangladesh, fearing that escalating violence could lead to a full-scale genocide.

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