Dhaka: There is tremendous resentment among Hindu students and people in Bangladesh. The matter is well-nigh the misbehaviour with the idol of Lord Ram. The students speak that a few days ago a mob misbehaved with the idol of Ram ji and hurt religious sentiments. There is going to be a big sit-in on the streets of Dhaka on Friday in protest versus this.
How did this controversy start?
Student organisations say that the idol of Lord Ram was damaged a few days ago. The Hindu polity is not considering it as just breaking a stone idol. For them this is an wade on their faith. People say that when religious symbols are insulted then how will there be peace in the society? This is where the wrongness erupted.
What did the students say to the government?
Students took out a torch-carrying procession at Dhaka University on Tuesday night. The government was given 72 hours to raise slogans. The demand was only one – reservation the culprits and requite them severe punishment. The students unmistakably said that if nothing is washed-up by the deadline, they will take to the streets on Friday. There will be a big movement.
Where will the protest be held on Friday?
Hindu student organisations have spoken that people will gather at Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka on Friday afternoon. Shahbag is considered a big place of protest in Bangladesh. According to the organisers, untied from students, social workers and worldwide people will moreover come in large numbers. The prod can be huge.
What do Hindu organisations have to say?
Bangladesh Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Unity Steering has expressed grief over the incident. The people of the steering are saying that insulting Lord Ram ways insulting the unshortened society. He has demanded from the government that the culprits should be unprotected soon and strict whoopee should be taken as per law. Silence will not suffice.
What are the students wrung of?
Leaders of Bangladesh Chhatra Ekta Parishad is saying that attacks on minorities have increased in the last few years. If this is not stopped plane now, there may be remoter divisions in the society. Everyone is wrung of breaking the brotherhood. Students finger that sitting silently will increase their courage.
What happened to the 81-foot Ram idol?
Another thing that people are wrestling about. An 81-foot-high statue of Lord Ram was stuff built in Bangladesh. The work has now stopped. The reason given is that some fundamentalist groups protested and threatened. Hindu organisations are worried as to why there is a ban on making statues.
Will the pressure on the government increase?
Experts believe that Friday's protest will shake the government. Now everyone is watching what the government does and how far the investigation reaches. If firsthand whoopee is not taken, the matter may reach the international level. The image of Bangladesh will moreover be affected. At present the undercurrent in Dhaka is hot. Everyone's vision will be on Shahbagh on Friday.
