‘Not just a constructing’: BJP in Agartala protests attacks on Tagore’s ancestral dwelling, minorities in Bangladesh; Centre urged to take note | India News

Bharatiya Janata Party’s Sadar Urban Committee on Saturday staged a protest rally in Agartala, condemning latest acts of violence in opposition to minority communities in Bangladesh and the reported assault on Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral dwelling. The rally, which supposed to be held on June 12, was postponed earlier out of respect for the victims of the Ahmedabad aircraft crash. It started at Fire Service Choumuhani and ended at Border Golchakkar, drawing participation from a number of senior BJP leaders together with Agartala municipal company mayor Dipak Majumder, senior chief and MLA Bhagaban Das, and different native members of the social gathering. Addressing the group, MLA Bhagaban Das criticised what he described as “barbaric acts” being carried out in Bangladesh beneath its interim authorities, allegedly backed by Yunus. He additionally accused political opponents of sustaining a selective silence, “Neither the Communists nor the Congress have spoken up. They remain silent on Pakistan, on West Bengal, and now on the situation in Bangladesh. But we will not be silent,” he instructed ANI. The alleged assault on Tagore’s ancestral dwelling struck a significantly emotional chord. “This house is not just a building for us; it is a matter of deep emotional connection,” stated Das. “The attackers didn’t just target the house itself–they hurt us, the Indian people. That is why we are protesting today.” He added that the rally marks the start of a broader marketing campaign. “In the coming days, there will be protests in every locality, and on the 16th, we will hold a larger movement in front of the Bangladesh Visa Office in Agartala.”BJP leaders urged the central authorities to intervene diplomatically to make sure the safety of minorities in Bangladesh and the safeguarding of cultural heritage websites. “Minorities in Bangladesh are repeatedly subjected to brutal attacks, and we, the BJP of Tripura, have consistently protested against this. However, this time, the attackers have targeted something much more significant–Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral home in Bangladesh, a place of pride for our country and the heart of every Bengali,” Das stated.