Indian Americans Rally in Houston for Bangladeshi Hindus’ Safety

Over 300 Indian Americans and Bangladesh-origin Hindus rallied in Houston to protest violence against Hindus by Islamist extremists in Bangladesh. Organizers urged the Biden Administration to protect minorities, emphasizing the urgent threat to peace. The vigil was organized by major Hindu groups emphasizing unity and solidarity.

In a powerful yet peaceful display of solidarity, over 300 Indian Americans and Bangladeshi-origin Hindus gathered at Sugar Land City Hall in Houston on Sunday morning to protest the horrific acts committed by Islamist extremists targeting Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. The air was thick with emotion as attendees united for a cause that resonated deeply with their identities and beliefs.

Organizers passionately called on the Biden Administration to take immediate and decisive action to prevent further atrocities and to protect vulnerable minority communities in Bangladesh. The recent surge in violence against Hindu communities poses an urgent and alarming threat to peace and stability in the region, and the time to act is now.

The vigil, titled "Save Hindus in Bangladesh," was organized by the Global Voice for Bangladesh Minorities, an umbrella organization representing major Houston Hindu groups. Participants raised placards with messages demanding an end to the violence, and the crowd echoed slogans like "Stop Hindu Genocide" and "Stand Up and Speak Out Now."

(With inputs from agencies.)