Bajrang Dal to hold nationwide protest on June 16 against violence over Nupur Sharma’s Prophet remark

Against recent incidents of mob violence and riots across states, the Bajrang Dal members have decided to stage a nationwide protest on June 16. The entire nation has witnessed has huge riots over the now-suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma’s remarks on Prophet Mohammad. 

In response to the mob violence, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad said that its youth wing activists will demonstrate a sit-in protest in district administration headquarters across the country. The organization said that the protest would be against “growing extremist incidents by Islamic Jihadi fundamentalists”.

“We have decided to protest against violence by jihadi extremism being perpetrated through mosques. They are violently targeting Hindus and burning their houses. We want the government to keep a strict watch over the mosques from where these violent mobs emerged. People who instigated these violent mobs should be identified and action should be taken against them immediately,” said VHP secretary general Milind Parande in a statement.

After Nupur Sharma’s remark over Prophet Mohammad, Violent protests and street riots erupted in several parts of the country, including outside Delhi’s Jama Masjid, on June 10.

“Those who instigated the mob should be arrested immediately and strict action be taken against them,” Parande demanded, adding, “Security of those being threatened be ensured. Those threatening be arrested and criminal cases are filed against them.” 

“Illegal fatwas were issued for the killing of Nupur Sharma… The Hindu society rejects and strongly condemns the pressure that was built on the Hindu society due to such illegal demonstrations,” Delhi VHP chief Kapil Khanna said in a statement. 

“To protest against this, I call upon the Hindu society of Delhi to assemble at small and big temples in the city and participate in the mass recitation of Hanuman Chalisa at 8.00 pm tomorrow (June 14, 2022),” he added.