Connecting Global Threads of Faith Newsletter #2 June
- Editorial Team GHTNUS
- Jul 12
- 3 min read
Editor’s Note
Sanatana Dharma lives through faith, courage, and righteous action. As the timeless maxim reminds us, "Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah" — Dharma protects those who protect and uphold it.
June Newsletter – 2
(June 15 – June 30)
"In a connected world, Hindu struggles and resilience amid violence often remain unseen. This fortnightly report sheds light on these overlooked realities, offering a global overview of incidents affecting Hindus and celebrating our heritage, advocating for Hindu rights and religious freedom worldwide.
North AmericaÂ
United States of America
A monk from Chinmaya Mission toured five Texas universities, inspiring over 100 Hindu YUVA students to deepen their understanding of Hindu Dharma and strengthen their Hindu American identity.
Europe
United Kingdom
Hundreds of people attended the opening of Oxford's first permanent Hindu temple, marking a historic milestone for the city's Hindu community after years of worshipping in temporary venues, with the new mandir set to serve as both a place of worship and a cultural community centre.
Asia
Bangladesh
Hundreds of Hindus, led by student groups, held torchlight protests across Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh against the desecration of Lord Ram's image and the suspension of an 81-foot Ram statue project in Gaibandha, issuing a 72-hour ultimatum demanding arrests, restoration of the project, and stronger protection for the Hindu community.
Hindus announced plans to build Ram temples in all 64 districts of Bangladesh, warned they would submit a memorandum to the Ministry of Religious Affairs and seek a meeting with the Prime Minister if no arrests are made, while the National Committee for Puja Celebrations also called for a nationwide protest.
 Pakistan
Some Pakistani Hindus in Karachi continue a decades-old tradition of participating in Muharram observances by honoring Imam Hussein, including crafting tazias and joining Shiite processions as a symbol of shared cultural and religious respect.
 India
Six people were killed, and 18 others were injured after a stone pillar of an under-construction sabha mandap collapsed at the famous Yashwadi Hanuman Temple in Manwath taluka of Maharashtra's Parbhani district on Saturday.
Over 8 lakh devotees, sadhus, and pilgrims from across India gathered at the Kamakhya Temple for the annual Ambubachi Mela, marking the Goddess's symbolic menstruation period with elaborate security and crowd-management arrangements.
Petitions before the Supreme Court and Allahabad High Court have sought a CAG audit and independent probe into alleged financial irregularities involving donations to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. However, legal experts note that a CAG audit is not automatic and can only be ordered under the conditions laid down in Section 20 of the CAG Act, typically requiring government authorization and a valid public-interest basis.
Amid the uproar over the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust announced that its general secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra had submitted their resignations.
Mr. Rai and other Trust members are facing criticism over the donation theft case in which eight people have been arrested on charges of embezzlement, criminal conspiracy, fraud and breach of trust. An FIR has been filed, based on the interim report submitted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Uttar Pradesh government at the Trust’s request.
The Madras High Court ruled that a Hindu belonging to a Scheduled Caste or Backward Class who converts to Islam cannot claim reservation as a Backward Class (Muslim), and struck down the Tamil Nadu government's 2024 order permitting such benefits. The court held that caste-based reservation status does not transfer upon conversion, the government order violated binding judicial precedents and the separation of powers, and improperly equated Scheduled Castes with Other Backward Classes for reservation purposes.
Maulana Sajjad Nomani, an Islamic cleric and member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, sparked controversy by claiming Hindus are no longer a majority in India, arguing that several communities—including Sikhs, Buddhists, Scheduled Castes, tribal groups, Lingayats, and many Tamils—should not be counted as Hindus. He also criticized past Muslim political strategy, saying reliance on "secular Hindus" ultimately failed to prevent the rise of what he termed "fascist Hindus.
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