Bajrang Dal protests against Canadian govt

Bajrang Dal Hindustan activists gathered at Shaheed Chowk in Abohar today to express their outrage over recent attacks on Hindu temples in Canada and what they called the Canadian Prime Minister’s anti-Hindu stance. The protesters shouted slogans against Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and burnt the Canadian and an effigy representing the Canadian government.

A Bajrang Dal leader, Kuldeep Soni, condemned the violent actions on the Hindu Sabha temple in Canada. He criticised the violence and also praised the devotees who defended their temple. Soni said foreign forces were attempting to create divisions between Hindus and Sikhs in India and abroad, adding that such efforts would not be tolerated. He said any attacks on Hinduism would be met with a strong response and asserted Hindu society had “woken up.” Soni also urged Hindus in Canada to refrain from voting for Trudeau’s party in the next elections.

Another official, Rahul Bhardwaj, criticised the Canadian government for its perceived anti-Hindu attitude, which he said had hurt the sentiments of Hindus worldwide and could damage India-Canada relations.

The activists also condemned the vandalism of Hindu temples in Edmonton, Alberta, among other locations in Canada, where hateful anti-India graffiti was sprayed on temple walls. They said they were disappointed in the Canadian government as they had failed to take appropriate action against those responsible for the attacks.

The protestors ended their demonstration by calling for stronger protection of Hindu temples and a balanced approach from the Canadian government towards the Hindu community.