Bangladesh Govt to ban on ISKON
New Delhi: The government of Bangladesh is contemplating a ban on ISKON following the arrest of monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu, who serves as the spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sanmilit Sanatan Jagaran. He has been charged with sedition, leading to widespread protests and unrest within the country. The situation has escalated, with increasing violence against the Hindu minority community.
On the second day following his arrest, the Bangladesh High Court denied Chinmoy Das’s bail plea, resulting in his remand to ten days of judicial custody. Additionally, a significant incident occurred in Chittagong, where a young and prominent lawyer was killed, heightening tensions in the court.
India has called upon Bangladesh to protect its Hindu minorities, who have been increasingly targeted. The Indian government has strongly condemned the arrest of the ISKON monk, with the Ministry of External Affairs issuing a statement demanding the protection of minorities in Bangladesh. Violence has surged since the ousting of former leader Sheikh Hasina.
Protests against Hindus have erupted in Bangladesh, with slogans directed at ISKON and threats of violence. The Ministry of External Affairs noted that the arrest of the spokesperson for the Sammilit Sanatan Jagaran follows numerous attacks on Hindus and other minority groups by extremist factions. There have been multiple documented incidents of arson, looting, theft, vandalism, and desecration of temples and deities.
The statement condemned the violence against minorities who are peacefully protesting the arrest of Shri Das. India has urged the Bangladeshi authorities to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and all minorities, emphasizing their right to peaceful assembly and expression.
In response to India’s statement, the Bangladeshi government asserted that the matter is an internal issue. They clarified that Sri Chinmoy Krishna Das was arrested on specific charges. The Bangladesh government has expressed deep concern regarding the killing of advocate Saiful Islam Alif in Chittagong, as stated in a press release from the Foreign Ministry.
In response to India’s statement regarding its internal affairs, it was announced that Sri Chinmoy Krishna Das had been arrested on specific charges. The Bangladesh government has expressed significant concern over the murder of advocate Saiful Islam Alif in Chittagong, as indicated in a press release from the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry.
Conversely, the Congress Party has issued a statement voicing deep concern over the prevailing atmosphere of insecurity faced by religious minorities in Bangladesh, citing the arrest of the ISKCON monk as a recent example. The Congress Party urges the Indian government to exert pressure on the Bangladeshi authorities to take necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of minorities within the country.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh Seeks UN Intervention In Hindu Priest’s Arrest
Union Minister Giriraj Singh has called for United Nations intervention regarding the atrocities committed against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. He remarked that the caretaker Prime Minister of Bangladesh is under the influence of fundamentalist groups. The Union Minister criticized Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, asserting that they are more focused on political maneuvering than on addressing the suffering of Hindus in Bangladesh.
