Asking the West Bengal government to maintain communal harmony in the state, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Wednesday said those “involved in committing atrocities” in Bangladesh following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government should not be allowed to enter India. The Hindu outfit also asked the Central government “to create space for Hindu refugees”. “We are worried about the situation in Bangladesh. Heeding to the students’ demand, Prime Minister Hasina resigned. But violence and robbery did not end after that. Atrocities on minorities increased. We expect peace will…
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Bangldesh crisis: Ensure safety of Hindus, VHP urges Centre | India News
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has raised concerns over reported attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh during the ongoing unrest in the country. It has asked the government to take possible steps to ensure their safety. “The uncertainty, anarchy and lawlessness in Bangladesh is a matter of concern for India. It is important we stand by the people of Bangladesh at this moment. Our concern is that in this movement, the commercial establishments, houses and religious sites of minorities including Hindus and Sikhs have been attacked and damaged,”…
‘Advocate for amendments that ensure press freedom’: Editors Guild of India writes to Rahul Gandhi | India News
The Editors Guild of India (EGI) on Saturday urged the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha(LoP) Rahul Gandhi to raise issues of press freedom and right to information in the Parliament. In a letter, the EGI highlighted how the fundamental freedom of the press has come under “increasing threat due to several legislative measures passed by the government”. It added that these measures were “taken without adequate stakeholder consultation and parliamentary scrutiny in the drafting and passing of these laws”. “They carry provisions that are vague and overboard, which could…