The stone-pelting attack on Mahakumbh pilgrims aboard the Tapti-Ganga Express highlights a disturbing rise in targeted violence against Hindu celebrations. Such incidents threaten India's cultural unity and secular fabric, demanding immediate action.
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00:00The Mahakum, one of the largest spiritual gatherings in the world, stands as a beacon
00:13of India's rich cultural and religious heritage.
00:16Yet, this symbol of unity and devotion is under attack.
00:19A disturbing incident on January 12, 2025 has shed light on a growing trend of hostility
00:26toward Hindu festivals and religious events.
00:28Near Jalgaon, Maharashtra, pilgrims aboard the Tapti Ganga Express en route to the sacred
00:34Mahakum in Prayagraj were attacked with stones.
00:38Videos shared by passengers including this one reveal the horrifying ordeal.
00:43Glass shattered, stones flew and the sense of safety was shattered for these devotees.
00:49This is the first train carrying devotees for the Amritsnan at Mahakum, said one passenger.
01:12This is not an isolated incident.
01:14Similar attacks occurred in 2024 targeting trains heading to Ayodhya and other religious
01:20sites.
01:21Many of these incidents took place near areas with illegal encroachments along railway lines,
01:25raising serious questions about the safety of pilgrims and the adequacy of security measures.
01:31The attack on Tapti Ganga Express is a chilling reminder of past tragedies like the 2002 Godhra
01:38train burning where 59 car savers were brutally killed.
01:43From stone pelting on Ram Navami processions to violence during Durga Puja immersions,
01:48the pattern of targeted attacks against Hindu religious gatherings is unmistakable.
01:54In Haryana's new district, communal violence during the Brij Mandal Yatra in 2024 further
01:59underscored the brazenness of anti-social elements.
02:02In Bharat, Uttar Pradesh, a 22-year-old was gruesomely murdered for participating in a
02:08Hindu religious procession.
02:10These incidents point to a deliberate attempt to disrupt India's cultural harmony.
02:15Many are questioning the role of political appeasement in fueling these tensions.
02:19Restrictions imposed on Hindu festivals such as the 2022 ban on Durga idol immersions in
02:25West Bengal to accommodate Muharram processions have drawn sharp criticism.
02:31Such actions are seen as emboldening destructive elements rather than ensuring communal harmony.
02:37Another troubling aspect is the role of illegal encroachments near the critical infrastructure,
02:42often dominated by specific communities.
02:45These areas have become hubs for anti-social activities, posing a threat not just to pilgrims
02:51but to national security.
02:53Clearing these encroachments is no longer optional.
02:56It is an urgent necessity of times.
02:58The Mahakumbha symbol of spiritual unity attracts millions from across the globe.
03:04Attacks on its pilgrims are more than just acts of violence.
03:07Their attempts to fracture India's social fabric and undermine its cultural pride.
03:13Preserving India's unity requires immediate action.
03:16Strengthening security measures, holding perpetrators accountable, and resisting divisive forces
03:22are critical steps.
03:24Hindu festivals are not just religious events, they are integral to India's identity and
03:29heritage.
03:30And this must be preserved for the greater good of the land and its people.