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Houston, TX
Over 300 Indian Americans and Bangladeshi-origin Hindus gathered at Sugar Land City Hall in Houston on Sunday, August 11, 2024, for a vigil titled “Save Hindus in Bangladesh”. This peaceful protest aimed to raise awareness about the violence against Hindu and other minorities in Bangladesh and to urge the Biden Administration to take immediate action to protect these vulnerable minority communities in Bangladesh.
The event was organized by the Global Voice for Bangladesh Minorities, which includes several major Hindu groups in Houston. Participants carried placards with messages like “Stop Hindu Genocide” and “Hindu Lives Matter,” calling for justice and protection for Hindus in Bangladesh.
This led to the atmosphere at the gathering being filled with emotions as attendees stood behind the cause that strongly connected with their identities and beliefs.
Achlesh Amar, representing VHP and HinduAction at the gathering, announced, “We strongly condemn the assault on the Hindu community for their pluralistic beliefs. We stand united in unwavering solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Bangladesh. We demand immediate action from the Bangladeshi government to bring the perpetrators to justice and ensure the safety and security of all its citizens, regardless of their religious beliefs!”
