Srinagar
This weekend, the World Hindu Foundation’s second World Hindu Congress (WHC) Conference in Chicago turned into a major political event as various “other” people assembled outside and resorted to sloganeering, reports said.
WHC is “a global platform for Hindus to connect, share ideas, inspire one another, and impact the common good”. RSS Chief, Mohan Bhagwat was part of the Conference.
Non-Resident Indians’ found it an opportunity to urge the leaders attending it to oppose the current actions of their government against minorities in India. Various organizations and individuals came together and held a sit-in outside the venue. They also held a rally to protest the ongoing human rights violations committed against minorities. Those behind the protest programme included Sikhs, Indian Muslims, Dalits, Indian Christians, and Kashmiris.
Most of the protesters had travelled from different parts of the country to take part in the weekend protests. Peaceful protests against the event speakers and organizers took place outside the venue. As RSS Chief, Mohan Bhagwat took the stage, protesters were heard raising slogans: “Stop Hindu Fascism” and “RSS turn around, we do not want you in town.”
Protesters focused mainly on crimes against religious minorities in India and human rights violations in Kashmir. Several protesters had signs and banners, highlighting the atrocities committed against civilians in Kashmir. Slogans like Hum Kya Chahtay? Azadi were also heard, reports added.
