Poet, writer and philosopher Farhad Mazhar today said there is no relation between Islam and perpetrators who are carrying out attacks on shrines, as Alem-Olamas of the country do not support vandalism on shrines.
"Those who are attacking shrines and temples should be identified....If anyone tries to make Islam controversial, people will put up resistance against them," he told a mass resistance march against fascist attacks on shrines in front of High Court Mazar in the city.
Mentioning that students of the country have broken the wall of discrimination, he said, "This trend should be continued...A new constitution should be formulated for the sake of the country."
Urging all to be united under the leadership of youths against fascism, Farhad Majhar said, "Fight against fascism has not finished yet. So, we will have to remain alert."
He continued, "A vested quarter is trying to oust the incumbent government. If any evil force tries to thwart the government, the mass people and students will resist them."
Chief coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolon Zonayed Saki, journalist Salah Uddin Shuvro, writer Ehsan Mahmood, organizer Baki Billah, artists - Amal Akash, Bithi Ghosh and Oruf Rahi, among others, spoke at the event. Organizer of the event, Mahtab Uddin Mahtab conducted it.
Saki said, "A group is intentionally attacking shrines and important state installations. It is not good for religion and the state. We should be united against the attackers."
He said, "A new journey has started in the country through the uprising of our students. Everyone will live freely in the country. This is the right of everyone."
"I want to see a new beginning from the incumbent government where there will be no discrimination," he added.
At the protest rally, they also demanded stern actions against the people attacking shrines and temples across the country, financial assistance for injured people and the families of people killed while trying to prevent attacks and measures to protect temples and shrines.
Later, they submitted a memorandum to the home adviser seeking measures to stop such attacks.
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