Reports have emerged of Bajrang Dal and other Hindutva-associated flags being displayed at a recent celebration in Leicester, sparking concern within local communities.
Given the findings of the new report into the 2022 unrest, authored by the UK Indian Muslim Council (UKIMC) and the Community Policy Forum – which highlighted intimidation fuelled by Hindutva extremism, the Muslim Council of Britain is calling for urgent action.
A spokesperson for the MCB said:
“This is not a neutral cultural or religious symbol but one tied to an extremist movement. Its use risks importing divisive overseas politics into our neighbourhoods and undermining the hard work done to restore peace since 2022.
We are raising this urgently with the Hindu Council, Police, and community leaders, and we repeat our call for Hindutva extremism to be recognised as a domestic security threat. Authorities must ensure local events are safe, inclusive, and free from political provocation.”
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