Calls for Unity in South Asia Amid Tensions

Religious harmony in Bangladesh is under threat from a small, non-religious group, according to Religious Affair Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain. In India, the RSS and BJP are focusing on uniting Hindus and addressing caste divisions, exemplified by the Juna Akhara's decision to confer titles on members of Scheduled Castes and Tribes, while responding to recent violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for societal unity to prevent atrocities, stressing the importance of a strong, organized Hindu community in India and worldwide. Amidst these socio-political dynamics, the Maharashtra Congress is dealing with internal factionalism, with calls from the central leadership for more collective decision-making to avoid past electoral failures. In Bangladesh, eminent citizens have urged the government to ensure a peaceful Durga Puja amid security concerns.