A Durga temple in Bangladesh was demolished on the demand of extremists, with the structure declared illegal on railway land. India bly protested this and demanded the protection of Hindu religious sites from Bangladesh.
Bangladesh: The demolition of a Durga temple in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, has once again brought to light sensitive issues between the two countries. The demolition, carried out with bulldozers, occurred at the demand of extremist organizations. Photos and videos circulating on social media show that the idol of the goddess Durga was still present within the temple complex when it was torn down.
Claim of Illegal Construction on Railway Land
Bangladesh Railways took responsibility for demolishing the temple. Officials stated that the temple was illegally constructed on railway land, and its demolition was necessary. A large number of security forces were deployed during the demolition to prevent any protests or law and order issues.
Action Completed in Three Days
It is reported that the demand to remove the temple came from extremist organizations. Following this, Bangladesh Railways carried out the bulldozer action within just three days. This swift action has become a new topic of discussion in the relationship between India and Bangladesh.
India Protests, Makes Clear Demands
The Indian government has bly protested this matter with the Yunus government of Bangladesh. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is taking this incident seriously. He stated that the demolition of religious sites in this manner is reprehensible, especially when the idol installed there was not even removed.
Concern Regarding the Security of Temples
Randhir Jaiswal also said that such incidents are continuously occurring in Bangladesh, creating an atmosphere of fear and insecurity among the minority communities there. He appealed to the interim government of Bangladesh to ensure the safety of the Hindu community, their properties, and religious sites.
India's Activity at the Diplomatic Level
India has not limited this issue to just statements. At the diplomatic level as well, a message has been conveyed to Bangladesh that religious freedom and the safety of minorities is an important issue for India. India wants the Bangladesh government to conduct an impartial investigation into this incident and to follow due process before any such actions in the future.
Outrage at the Local Level
Many members of the Hindu community in Dhaka have registered their protest regarding this incident. They say that it is not only hurting religious sentiments but is also a direct attack on the existence of minorities. Many social organizations have also condemned this incident.
Opposition parties in Bangladesh have also raised questions about this action. They say that if the administration showed the same promptness in resolving the fundamental problems of the country as it does in demolishing religious sites, it would be better.
