Congress MPs express solidarity with Bangladesh's minorities with message on handbags
The Hindu
Congress MPs, led by Priyanka Gandhi, protest for justice for Hindus and Christians in Bangladesh, demanding government support.
Several Congress MPs, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, staged a protest on Parliament premises on Tuesday (December 17, 2024), demanding justice for Hindus and Christians facing atrocities in Bangladesh.
The MPs protested with handbags which had 'Stand with minorities of Bangladesh' written on it. They raised slogans urging the government to ensure justice for minorities in Bangladesh.
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Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi was seen carrying a cream-coloured handbag to Parliament on which it was written: "Bangladesh ke Hindu aur Isaiyon ke saath khade ho" (stand with the Hindus and Christians of Bangladesh).
This comes a day after she expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine, carrying a handbag with 'Palestine' emblazoned on it.
Several Congress MPs led by Priyanka Gandhi had staged a protest in Parliament premises on Monday (December 16, 2024) also, demanding justice for Hindus and Christians facing atrocities in Bangladesh.
Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the Zero Hour on Monday (December 16, 2024), Priyanka Gandhi had sought the government's support for those who are in pain because of the attacks in Bangladesh.
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