'Hindus Must Unite Across Globe Wherever They Are Facing Problems': Kanchi Shankaracharya

New Delhi: Expressing solidarity with the situation of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh,  Sri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswati Mahaswamigal, Jagadguru Shankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham on Tuesday said that the Hindu community must unite wherever they are facing persecution and victimisation adding that Indian government must raise voice for the minorities facing persecution in the neighbouring country. 

In an exclusive interview with Republic Media Network's Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, Sri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi said, ”Hindu communities should unite wherever they are facing problems in the world. The UN should also look into the struggle of minorities in Bangladesh. Also, India should raise its voice for the minorities present in Bangladesh.”

Peace Must Be Established Soon In Bangladesh 

Sri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswati said, “Minorities must be treated well in Bangladesh and peace must be established soon in Bangladesh.”

He further stated that  Dhakeshwari National Temple In Dhaka Has A Shakti Peeth

“There are many Shakteepeeths in Bangladesh. Dhakeshwari Temple is a symbol of love and harmony,” he said. 

Bangladesh violence stirred fear within the country's Hindu minority

Following the recent unrest in Bangladesh, the country’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India on August 5 after weeks of violent protests that prompted her ouster. She is likely to stay in New Delhi until she decides where she will seek asylum. An interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has assumed power in Bangladesh and is expected to organize fresh elections.

During the protests in Bangladesh, many Hindu homes, shops and businesses were attacked. Yunus met with Hindu community leaders earlier this week and assured them of their protection.

The student-led protests began in July against a quota system for government jobs that critics said benefited people with connections to Hasina’s party. The protests morphed into a movement against her government, leaving more than 300 people dead including students and police officers in the ensuing violence.