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News Topical, Digital Desk : Hindu Americans held peaceful rallies and prayer meetings in nearly two dozen cities to protest targeted attacks on Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh, urging US lawmakers and international bodies to take action.
Demonstrations took place in several cities, including Princeton, Los Angeles, Chicago, the Bay Area, Detroit and Tampa. Organizers said the coordinated protests were aimed at raising awareness and demanding accountability.
Bangladeshi Hindus gathered in support of
A speaker at a rally in Princeton said they had gathered to show support for Bangladeshi Hindus and other minorities facing genocide in Bangladesh. He claimed there have been more than 3,000 attacks since last year.
Protester's Demand
"It's time to speak up. It's time to stop this," the protester demanded. Protesters in Detroit called it a "slow-burning genocide" and said Hindus were being targeted
He urged supporters to contact their lawmakers, mobilize locally, and attend an event in Washington. A congressional hearing is scheduled for February 9 in Washington, DC.
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