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BJHM compiled comprehensive data of the violent incidents against the Hindu community from August 5 to August 12, revealing there is continued fear amongst them even after being here for so many decades. The alliance, which claimed to be "politically neutral" in raising issues related to the Hindu community's rights, placed seven key demands before the interim government led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, seeking their immediate actions at this juncture when the country was going through a tumultuous phase.

It has come to notice that Hindus in Bangladesh have become the victims of widespread and focused violence. The UN has come to notice and urged the interim Bangladeshi government, led by Mohammed Yunus, to take proper measures for protecting its minorities.

“What we've made clear is we want to make sure that the violence that has been occurring in Bangladesh in recent weeks is tamped down. Certainly, we stand against any racially based attacks or racially based incitement to violence,” stated Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, on Thursday.

Raja Krishnamoorthi, an Indian American congressman, said that during a recent meeting, the Department of Justice assured them that, in respect of this, the 'Samosa Caucus,' comprising himself and fellow congressmen Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, and Shri Thanedar, were satisfied. The group of politicians met over the vandalization incidents waged against temples across the US.

The USCIRF, an autonomous and bipartisan federal body mandated by the US Congress to monitor, evaluate, and present reports on religious freedom worldwide, recently announced the addition of three new members—Maureen Ferguson, Vicky Hartzler, and Asif Mahmood—along with the re-appointment of Stephen Schneck and Eric Ueland to its ranks.

He passionately expressed, "The daughters of Hindus are not commodities to be forcefully converted to another religion. It's been two years since innocent Pooja Kumari was abducted, yet the government remains inactive against these powerful individuals."

In a letter directed to PM Trudeau, the HFC voiced the community's apprehension, stating that despite their positive contributions, they feel a sense of insecurity within Canada, with their anxieties remaining unaddressed.

India's Ambassador to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, emphasized the need to address religiophobia targeting not only Islam but also Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and other faiths. While condemning acts of anti-Semitism, Christiano phobia, and Islamophobia, Kamboj stressed the importance of acknowledging that religiophobia affects non-Abrahamic religions as well.

Highlighting the alarming trend, Thanedar remarked on the prevalence of Hinduphobia, citing instances such as California's SB403, which addresses caste discrimination, as indicative of the issue's scope. He emphasized the significance of establishing the Hindu Caucus in Congress, noting its role in safeguarding religious freedoms and combating bigotry.