In a powerful show of unity, students from a renowned university in northern India’s Delhi  held a candlelight march to stand in support of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh who have recently come under attack.

The incident took place at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi city on August 9.

Visuals showed students marching with candles and holding placards with slogans, raising concerns about the minorities under brutal attacks in Bangladesh amidst protests.

According to reports, the demonstration was prompted by a series of violent incidents that have unfolded in Bangladesh since Monday, following the resignation and flight of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India. The political upheaval, sparked by protests over a controversial job quota system, has led to widespread vandalism and persecution of Hindus and other minority groups.

Reportedly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed concerns about the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh in his congratulatory message to Yunus. Meanwhile, the Indian government has assured that measures are in place to protect all Indians, including students, in Bangladesh, according to Bagda.

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