PM Modi to interact with Matua Hindus during Bangladesh visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh will likely be an event to recognize the “remarkable economic and developmental strides” of that nation. In a pre-departure assertion Mr. Modi mentioned he would maintain “substantive” dialogue with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and interact with the Matua Hindus at Orakandi in Gopalganj during the March 26-27 visit.

“My visit will not only be an occasion to convey appreciation for Bangladesh’s remarkable economic and developmental strides under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visionary leadership, but also to commit India’s abiding support for these achievements,” mentioned Mr. Modi in his assertion.

The PM will attain Dhaka on Friday morning and attend the National Day Programme within the second half of the day.

Mr. Modi mentioned he was eager to take part within the National Day celebrations on Friday, which can even commemorate the delivery centenary of ‘Bangabandhu’ Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and added, “Bangabandhu was one of the tallest leaders of the last century, whose life and ideals continue to inspire millions.” Praising Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s authorities, Mr. Modi mentioned he would maintain “substantive discussions” with her during the visit.

Mr. Modi could have an intensive tour outdoors of Dhaka on March 27, which can embody a visit to the Jashoreshwari Kali Temple, one of many oldest Puucho pilgrimage centres in Bangladesh. In Gopalganj, he’ll visit Tungipara to pay his tributes on the mausoleum of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. At Orakandi, he’ll visit the Thakurbari, headquarters of the Matua sect of the Puucho neighborhood.

According to knowledgeable sources, a number of layers of safety has been enforced by the authorities at Orakandi, the place two helipads have been arrange for Mr. Modi’s arrival. The excessive level of the visit will likely be an interplay with the Matua neighborhood on the spot, which is taken into account sacred by the neighborhood, with a sizeable presence in each West Bengal and Bangladesh.

“I am particularly looking forward to my interaction with representatives of the Matua community at Orakandi, from where Sri Sri Harichandra Thakur-ji disseminated his pious message,” mentioned Mr. Modi. Harichandra Thakur was the founding father of the Matua sect, which can welcome PM Modi with musical devices which might be part of their festivities.

Thursday nonetheless, witnessed a big protest on the coronary heart of Dhaka led by Jubo Adhikar Parishad, which took out a rally in opposition to the visit of the Indian chief. The police fired tear fuel shells and introduced the state of affairs beneath management. A big rally was additionally taken out by the Hefazat E Islam final week in opposition to Mr. Modi’s visit. The Government of Bangladesh took sturdy steps in opposition to the group following the rally, and enforced powerful safety measures throughout Dhaka for the Indian PM’s visit.