1000’s of youths, together with women and men, took half in a large-scale protest within the state capital on Tuesday, condemning the atrocities towards Hindus in Bangladesh. The rally, organised by the Bangladesh Hindu Raksha Sangharsh Samiti, noticed members carrying saffron flags, posters, and banners as they marched from Lucknow College to the Common Put up Workplace (GPO). Nonetheless, the demonstration triggered extreme visitors disruptions, bringing key areas of Lucknow to a standstill.
The demonstration triggered extreme visitors disruptions, bringing key areas of Lucknow to a standstill. (HT Photograph)
A memorandum, addressed to President Droupadi Murmu, was submitted to district Justice of the Peace Suryapal Gangwar on behalf of the protesters. A number of audio system, together with representatives from the Iskcon Temple and Mahant Vaidehi Vallabh Sharan Maharaj of an Ayodhya temple, expressed their concern over the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh. “Jains, Buddhists, Sikhs all are ours. We are all one. Bangladeshis are killing our brothers, they are not looking at caste,” Mahant Vaidehi mentioned.
Earlier than the rally, a gathering was held at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maidan, the place key figures like Ramlal from Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), together with saints and spiritual leaders, addressed the group. They condemned the continuing violence towards Hindus in Bangladesh and demanded fast intervention by the Indian authorities.
Ramlal, talking on the gathering, known as for an finish to the atrocities, warning that Bangladesh might face extreme penalties if the violence continues. He urged the worldwide neighborhood, together with the United Nations and human rights organisations, to step in and halt the brutality towards Hindus. Ramlal additionally demanded the discharge of ISKCON monk Chinmay Krishna Das, detained in Bangladesh.
In the meantime, the rally had a big affect on town’s visitors. Regardless of an in depth visitors plan from the Lucknow visitors division, which applied a number of detours beginning at midday, the protest triggered main disruptions. By 2 pm, the scenario worsened, resulting in heavy congestion in areas resembling Hazratganj, LU, Hasanganj, Qaiserbagh, and Aminabad. Different routes have been additionally gridlocked, leaving commuters annoyed and vocal on social media.