Members of a Hindu organisation – Hindu Sena – have marched in support of Russia in central Delhi.
Supporters and activists of Hindu Sena, a right-wing Hindu group, take part in a march in support of Russia during the ongoing Russia-West tensions on Ukraine, in New Delhi on March 6, 2022.
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In a video shared by social media users, Hindu Sena group members can be seen carrying India and Russia's national flags and raising slogans in favour of Moscow amid its ongoing special military operation in Ukraine.
During the hour-long march, the participants raised slogans like "We are with you. Russia, carry on with your struggle" and "Long live Russia-India friendship."
A supporter of Hindu Sena, a right-wing Hindu group, holds a placard as he takes part in a march in support of Russia during the ongoing Russia-West tensions on Ukraine, in New Delhi on March 6, 2022.
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"I personally believe that India, rather than abstaining, should have voted in favour of Russia at the UNSC and put our boots on the ground to safeguard our citizens and support Russia against the fascist, racist Ukraine," stated Hindu Sena's National President Vishnu Gupta.
"Russia has always supported India. We are a natural and traditional ally," Gupta said while alleging that "Ukraine never supported India at the UN or any international platform."
He also described Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a "rat," adding that he's "acting in front of the world."