Hindu Leader's Nomination Canceled in Bangladesh's Hindu-Majority Seat, Sparks Outcry

• Govind Chandra Pramanik, a Hindu leader and BJHM General Secretary, had his nomination for Gopalganj-3 constituency canceled.
• Gopalganj-3, former PM Sheikh Hasina's seat, has over 51% Hindu voters, making Pramanik's victory seem certain.
• Nomination was canceled after signatures for his independent candidacy were deemed invalid; Pramanik alleges BNP pressure.
• BJHM, Pramanik's organization, is linked to RSS, promotes Hindutva, and runs Vedic schools in Bangladesh.
• Cancellation comes amid rising anti-Hindu violence and a sensitive political climate with new elections set for Feb 2026.

Why It Matters: Cancellation of a Hindu leader's nomination in a Hindu-majority seat raises concerns about minority rights.