Jashore:State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit visited various Puja mandaps across 14 unions of Jashore Sadar upazila, exchanging Puja greetings with the Sanatan community on the occasion of Mahanavami. The day-long visit included interactions with devotees and participation in religious rituals.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister began his day at the Kholadanga Kalitala Adivasi Temple in Arabpur Union, where he was received with religious rituals by the devotees. During his visit, Amit emphasized the importance of keeping religious sites free from political influence and urged caution against alliances that could lead to instability or anarchy.
Amit stressed the need for vigilance to prevent the exploitation of religion to create societal divisions. He highlighted that no individual should be judged based on religious or political identity, advocating for equality among all communities. He stated, "Children of the Sanatan community have the same rights on the soil of Jashore as I do have." He also noted that the BNP does not support divisions among different religious communities.
The state minister underscored the government's initiatives aimed at ensuring equal importance for the welfare of people from various religious backgrounds across the country. He referenced the mass uprising of 2024 as a movement towards a non-discriminatory, humane, and democratic Bangladesh.
Additionally, Amit addressed the issue of drug abuse, warning of strong punitive measures and calling for communal cooperation to build a safe and healthy society. His itinerary included visits to several other temples, such as the Chandutia Sarbajanin Puja Temple in Deyara Union, Dashpara area of Churamankati, Bijoynagar Kund para in Kashimpur, and the Bahadurpur Sarbajanin Durga Temple in Nawapara. Local representatives and political leaders accompanied him during these visits.