Thousands gathered in Karimganj on Saturday for the historic “Cholo Bangladesh” movement, a large-scale protest organized by Sanatani Oikyomanch. The movement, aimed at securing the unconditional release of Chinmoy Prabhu and protesting the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh, marked a significant milestone in the ongoing fight for justice and religious rights.
The protest began with a massive bike rally at 10:30 AM from the Karimganj College premises, featuring over 2,000 participants. The rally proceeded toward the Sutarkandi border, where by noon, the crowd had swelled to more than 60,000 people. Leading figures from various organizations addressed the gathering, including Shantanu Naik, Coordinator of Sanatani Oikyomanch, Ashit Chakraborty, Chief of Silchar Shankar Math and Mission, Bigananda Maharaj of Bolagiri Ashram, Baikananta Maharaj, and Shibabrarta Saha of RSS.
The primary focus of the protest was twofold: the unconditional release of Chinmoy Prabhu, who is currently imprisoned, and the condemnation of ongoing atrocities against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. Protestors argued that Prabhu’s imprisonment was a serious violation of human rights and called for his immediate release. In addition, they demanded that the Bangladeshi government take swift action to stop the violence, including looting, killings, and displacement, which have targeted the Hindu community in the country.
At 1:30 PM, the protestors continued their march towards the border, but their progress was halted by personnel from the Border Security Force (BSF) and Assam Police, who stopped the group about half a kilometer from the border. Despite the blockade, the protesters remained resolute, with their calls for justice and religious freedom echoing in the area.
The Sanatani Oikyomanch, which organized the movement, used the occasion to raise awareness of the persistent violations of religious rights in Bangladesh, including the destruction of temples and the persecution of Hindus. The group has vowed to bring these issues to the international stage, urging global attention and action to protect the rights and safety of Hindus in Bangladesh.
The protest concluded with a call for unity across the world to fight against ethnic, religious, and social persecution. Sanatani Oikyomanch has pledged to continue its advocacy until the rights and dignity of Hindus in Bangladesh are fully restored.
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