Days after Islamists threatened to demolish an under-construction idol of Lord Ram in Rangpur Division of Bangladesh, the Hindu temple committee was forced to stop its construction for ‘communal harmony.’
In a statement, a member of the temple committee told the media, “We are suspending the construction of the idol of Lord Ram in your interest and that of the nation and the society. We are stopping this work to maintain communal harmony. In future, if we feel the need, we will call you, take the suggestions of all stakeholders and resume the work. “
Opindia had previously reported how social media was rife with comments of Muslim groups, calling Lord Ram a symbol of Hindutva and inciting violence.
“If the construction of the Hindutva God Ram’s idol continues in Palashbari Upazila without obstruction, it will mean there are no cherished Islamic scholars in this country. In this case, Muslims in Bangladesh deserve genocide at the hands of Hindutwadis. “
A radical Islamic preacher belonging to the ‘Insaf Kayemkari Chhatra Sramik Janata’ outfit threatened to demolish the idol of Lord Ram.
“An idol of Ram statue is being built in Palashbari. Destroy it with a bulldozer. The government should demolish the idol. If the government does not do it, then the common people (Muslims) will destroy it. It is the duty of the Muslims to help the government. The temple in Bangladesh must be demolished,” he brazened out.
The radical preacher, who had previously threatened to capture India, said, “An operation will be launched from Bangladesh into India. India will be occupied. Modi and his Ram Rajya will be crushed. If the Muslims of Bangladesh, Pakistan and India attack simultaneously, India will not be able to survive even for an hour.”
