Amid the horrifying situation in Bangladesh, where there are several reports claiming targeted attacks on Hindus, Vikram Sampath FRHistS, shared a collectively signed agreement on the same. He is an Indian scholar and renowned historian, best known for his biographies of Gauhar Jaan and Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Born in Karnataka, Sampath pursued academic studies in engineering, mathematics, and finance before beginning a career in banking.
Sharing the document on the social media platform X, he wrote that the recent incidents have grabbed global attention to an alarming situation of neighboring Bangladesh.
He wrote, “With great anguish & concern, several of us authors, scholars, scientists, & other members of civil society signed this Open Letter to immediately stopongoing attacks on Hindus & genocide in Bangladesh & protect lives, properties & temples of Hindus & other minorities there.”
With great anguish & concern, several of us authors, scholars, scientists & other members of civil society signed this Open Letter to immediately stopongoing #HindusHouseAttack & genocide in #Bangladesh & protect lives, properties & temples of Hindus & other minorities there.… https://t.co/Ek4pUtL8mz pic.twitter.com/gvJkRmPg4W
— Dr. Vikram Sampath, FRHistS (@vikramsampath) August 12, 2024
The Open Letter
We, the undersigned, are writing to convey our profound concern regarding the escalating violence and persecution faced by the Hindu community in Bangladesh. Recent incidents have brought global attention to a renewed and alarming pattern of targeted violence against Hindus in the region.
In recent days we have observed deeply troubling events, including the burning of an ISKCON center in Meherpur, the vandalism of multiple Hindu temples across the country, and the dissemination of videos showing rioters celebrating the lynching of Hindus.
Tragically, these acts of violence are neither isolated nor are they without precedent. The Hindu population in Bangladesh has historically endured repeated waves of persecution, which often intensify during periods of political instability. Since 1971, when 2.5 million Hindus were murdered by the Pakistani regime before the formation of Bangladesh, there has been an ongoing and systematic pogrom against Hindus. Reports indicate that there have been over 3,600 attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh since 2013
The current developments in Bangladesh have further destabilized the situation, resulting in increased attacks on minority communities
These events are reminiscent of the tragic exodus of Hindus from Bangladesh in previous decades, underscoring a recurring cycle of violence that must be urgently addressed. en their the maternt ate won yet ly ourse ines urging them
to address this issue at the highest levels of government.
We, the undersigned, urge the Indian Parliament to:
Parlaunanimous resouring recognize the mund volence against Hindus in
Collaborate with international bodies, such as the United Nations, to press the Bangladeshi authorities to take concrete steps to protect their Hindu minority and hold the perpetrators accountable
Advocate for the provision of humanitarian assistance and asylum options for Hindus fleeing persecution in Bangladesh.
It is imperative that immediate action is taken to prevent further atrocities and to uphold the fundamental human rights of the Hindu community in Bangladesh. Your support is crucial in mobilizing international action and ensuring that these vulnerable populations receive the protection they so urgently need.
