HT Correspondent
HOWRAGHAT, Dec 29: Against the backdrop of renewed calls for an independent “Bangabhumi” for Hindus in Bangladesh, the Banga Sena recently observed the 15th death anniversary of its founder and commander-in-chief, Kalidas Baidya, with a day-long programme at Rajagaon Colony in Nagaon district.
The observance began with the hoisting of the Indian national flag by Bimal Majhi, followed by the hoisting of the organisational flag by local unit leader Haridhan Das.
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Members and leaders from various districts participated in the programme, including North East chief commander Narayan Das and Karbi Anglong general secretary Nakul Das.
Representatives from Kolkata and Uttar Pradesh were also present.
During the gathering, speakers strongly condemned the recent killing of a youth, Dipu Das, in Bangladesh, describing it as an act of fundamentalist violence.
The organisation observed prayers in memory of the victim and adopted a resolution appealing to the United Nations and the Government of India to intervene and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
The programme also witnessed a reiteration of the Banga Sena’s long-standing political demand for the creation of an independent “Bangabhumi” within Bangladesh.
Addressing the gathering, organisation leaders urged the Indian government and the United Nations to intervene in the prevailing situation and facilitate the formation of a separate sovereign territory comprising six districts.
The event concluded with discussions on the organisation’s future roadmap and issues concerning the welfare of its members across the North East.
