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Ban communal politics, minorities demand

By Staff Correspondent
Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Okya Parishad at a rally in the city yesterday put forward a 5-point charter of demands that included reconstruction of the damaged houses and temples, compensation for the losses incurred and ban on fundamentalist politics in the country.
General Secretary of the parishad Dr Nimchandra Bhoumik announced the demands contained in the declaration adopted in the rally.
The declaration alleged that five persons were killed, over 700 others injured and about 2400 women harassed during, the recent communal disturbances in the country triggered by the demolition of Babri Mosque in India. Besides, il added, about 2800 houses. 2500 business establishments and 3500 temples and places
of worship In 43 districts were damaged during the period and losses caused by the disturbances had been estimated, at Taka 142 crore.
Held in front of the Jatiya Press Club in the afternoon. The rally was addressed, among others, by Suranjit Sengupta, MP, Maj Gen. (Retd) CR Dutta. Justice Dcbesh Chandra and Badipal Mahat-hero. T Rozario presided.
Addressing the rally. Suranjit Sengupta said the Babri Mosque Issue united all democratic, non-communal and progressive forces of the country. But he regretted, the • government failed to play its due role In this regard. The negligence of the- government to the volatile situation had thrown the minority people Into total uncertainty, he remarked.
Referring to Pakistan government’s commitment to rebuild the damaged temples in that country, Sengupta said it s unfortunate that our government did not make any such announcement.'
CR Dutta in his speech strongly condemned the destruction of Babri Mosque and the consequent communal riot in India. He termed the aftermath of the Indian tragic Incident tn Bangladesh as worse than that occurred in the country during the Liberation War of 1971.
There's a political Intrigue behind all the happenings in both the countries, he commented.
Meanwhile tJNB adds: Bangladesh Jatiya Hindu Parishad yesterday demanded that a judicial enquiry commission be set up to probe recent incidents following razing of Babri Mosque In India.
In a statement, President of the Parishad Prem Ranjan Dev also demanded reconstruction of demolished temples, houses and business establishments of minority Hindu community and compensation for damage of their property.
He urged the government to ensure security to the minority community and demanded arrest and trial of those involved In looting and arson under the anti-terrorism law.