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Bahraich violence aftermath: Uttar Pradesh Government initiates action against police officials

A person was killed while several others were injured after a clash erupted between two communities during the Durga idol immersion procession in the Mahasi area of Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, on October 13, 2014. (Charred remains are seen at a shop after protestors vandalised shops in markets, in Bahraich.) | Photo Credit: ANI Days after violence broke out in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich,…

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Demonstration held in front of Bangladesh High Commission in Kolkata protesting against the fundamentalist religious violence going on in Bangladesh and RSS-BJP spreading communal hatred regarding it, by All India Students Association and CPI(ML) Liberation.

I was in the protest. I am on my way to home, now.

Uphold the ideals of communal harmony! Speak up against the fundamentalist religious violence inflicted upon Bangladeshi Hindus!

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Understanding Anti-Hindu Sentiment: How Muslims and Ex-Muslims can support Hindu Communities

Anti-Hindu sentiment is about holding negative stereotypes about people or communities that practice Hinduism. A common type of anti-Hindu sentiment is based on religous views emerging from Islamist extremism where worshipping idol is seen as heresy. An example of anti-Hindu hate speech includes Islamist hate preachers invoking violence against Hindu community, places of Hindu worship such as temples and treating Hindu people as second-class citizens.

Violence against Hindu minorities is not an uncommon phenomena. In 2001, the Islamist extremist group Taliban adopted the same style of persecution against Afghan Hindus as Nazis did against Jews by requiring Afghan Hindus to wear badges. In 2013, a wave of violent attacks against the Hindu minority communities rocked Bangladesh that included robbing the possessions of Hindu households, vandalising temples and physically injuring them including the rape of at least one woman. In Pakistan, persistent anti-Hindu sentiment by hardline Islamist groups has led to an increased decline in the country’s Hindu population as many fled to save their lives.

One of this blog’s aim is to break this culture of hate speech and violence against Hindu minorities in Islam-dominated communities by encouraging Muslims and Ex-Muslims to stand in solidarity with the Hindu communities.

If you are a Muslim or an Ex-Muslim, there are several ways you can support the Hindu communities:

Understand the history and context behind Hindu faith. It’s the oldest religion in the world, and like other religions, has gone through reformations through the decades. There are contentious ancient texts about widow burning, caste while there are a treasure trove of literature and themes exploring topics such as consciousness, charity, etc.

If you know a Hindu neighbour who may have been affected by anti-Hindu prejudice, reach out to them with empathy and offer support should they need them.

If you are studying at a school or university, getting involved in multicultural activities such as Holi, Diwali or Durga Puja are fantastic ways to understand the beauty of Hindu culture.

If you see a Hindu person is being discriminated or being bullied, do not ignore it. If this is a situation of potential violence, call the police immediately. If you see anti-Hindu discrimination happeneing at a workplace, speak to your line manager.

If you want to understand or study the historical context of anti-Hindu sentiment, a simple desk research is a good place to start. You can also start here.

We plan to take more tailored and effective initiatives in future to help everyone with anti-Hindu hate speech, in the spirit of multiculturalism that binds us all together. If you have any idea on how we can better support the Hindu community in dealing with hate-speech and would want us to add to this blog post, you can directly contribution suggestions in the publicly editable version of the blog here. All contributions are subject to review.

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After Durga Puja pandal, ISKCON, another temple attacked as communal violence continues in Bangladesh

After Durga Puja pandal, ISKCON, another temple attacked as communal violence continues in Bangladesh

Image Source : ISKCON/ TWITTER (REPRESENTATIVE) After Durga Puja pandal, ISKCON, another temple attacked as communal violence continues in Bangladesh The perpetrators of communal violence in Bangladesh on Saturday vandalised six idols of the Daniapara Maha Shoshan Kali Mandir at Rashunia union in Sirajdikhan upazila of Munshiganj. As per The Daily Star, the vandalism was carried out between 3 am…

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Munger violence: SP and DM eliminated after offended mob vandalises police outpost, automobiles

Munger violence: SP and DM eliminated after offended mob vandalises police outpost, automobiles

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The ballot panel has additionally ordered inquiry into all the incident by Magadh Divisional Commissioner Asangba Chuba Ao, an election fee assertion mentioned.

The Election Commission Thursday ordered fast removing of the District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police of Munger over violence throughout goddess Durga idol immersion that had left one…

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Miscreants vandalise idols in Faridpur mandap

Miscreants vandalise idols in Faridpur mandap

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Miscreants vandalised idols of Hindu gods and goddesses in Boalmari upazila of Faripdur last night.

Police arrested Nayan Sheikh (20) and Raju Mridha (26) of Ramdia village for their alleged involvement with the incident, reports our Faridpur correspondent.

Suresh Chandra Karmakar, president of Ramdia Karmakar Para Puja Mandap Committee, said the incident happened ahead of Durga puja in…

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Nine idols of Durga temple vandalised in Patuakhali

Nine idols of Durga temple vandalised in Patuakhali

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At least nine idols of Hindu goddess Durga have been vandalised at a village temple in Patuakhali’s Baufal upazila.

A gang of unidentified criminals vandalised the idols at the temple in Mominpur village last night, our Patuakhali correspondent reports.

Senior officials including Baufal Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Zakir Hossain and Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Baufal police station…