More than a hundred demonstrators hailing from various Canadian cities gathered in Ottawa to bring attention to the pressing need for addressing human rights abuses in India and countering the surge of extremist Hindutva (Hindu supremacist) ideologies within Canada.
The protestors took to the streets “to oppose hatred and to amplify their voices in safeguarding democracy, while also advocating for a diverse, multi-faith, and multi-ethnic vision of India”. Additionally, they condemned the “alarming proliferation of Hindutva groups or Hindu supremacist factions within Canada, which they said are “propagating hate through educational institutions, online platforms, and community gatherings”.
“This rally is more than a demonstration; it’s a resolute stand for the rights and dignity of minority communities both in India and Canada. The threat of Hindutva extremism and erosion of democratic principles demand our attention. Today, we’ve united under shared human rights values and declare that we will not be silent spectators to fascist forces that seek to divide and oppress the most vulnerable.” said Taha Ghayyur, Executive Director of Justice For All Canada.
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