Radical groups in Bangladesh have issued warnings against open celebrations of Durga Puja, threatening the Hindu community’s right to celebrate their annual festival. The Insaf Keemkari Chhatra-Janta group has staged protests and issued a 16-point list of demands, citing environmental concerns and the disruption of the Muslim majority’s daily life as reasons to restrict the celebrations.
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A Hindu religious leader, Ramgiri Maharaj, has been charged in Maharashtra’s Thane district for allegedly making offensive comments against Prophet Mohammad and Islam during a religious event. The video of his remarks went viral, prompting police to file a case against him.