Hindu outfits in Shimla have staged protests against alleged repression of Hindus in Bangladesh, demanding the withdrawal of Nobel Peace Prize from Muhammad Yunus. The protesters, led by Defenders of Human Rights,

Bangladesh confirmed 88 cases of communal violence targeting minorities, primarily Hindus, since the departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August. Interim government head Muhammad Yunus’ press secretary,

Protests were organized across West Bengal against the alleged attacks on minority Hindus in Bangladesh. Demonstrations, led by BJP leaders, took place in Kolkata and Ranaghat. Participants demanded an end to persecution and protection for minorities.

The protests in Delhi come after Bangladesh’s former premier Sheikh Hasina fled into exile in India in August. The protesters demanded an intervention by the United Nations, carrying banners and placards that criticised it for not doing more to address the problems in Bangladesh.

The BJP has criticised the National Conference, Peoples Democratic Party and Congress over their approach of selective condemnations and keeping silence on what is happening in Bangladesh.

A large number of Indian Americans held a march from the White House to the US Capitol over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. Raising slogans like ‘We want Justice’ and ‘Protect Hindus’ the peaceful demonstrators urged the Biden administration and the incoming Trump administration to ask the new government in Bangladesh to take steps to protect Hindus but also take action against those responsible for the violence.