The Indian Foreign Ministry has given a statement on Friday on the arrest of ISKCON religious leader Chinmay Krishna Das Prabhu and the condition of Hindus in Bangladesh. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India has expressed its protest over the treatment of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. Jaiswal said that we have stressed that the Bangladesh government should take responsibility for the safety of Hindus and other minorities. The interim government cannot escape responsibility by saying that the media is exaggerating this matter. The Foreign Ministry has also demanded a fair judicial trial of Chinmay Prabhu. India’s ISKCON with Chinmay Prabhu The Indian branch of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has clarified its stand on ISKCON religious leader Chinmay Krishna Prabhu Das in Bangladesh. ISKCON issued a statement on social media on Friday night saying that Chinmay Prabhu was not an official member of the organization, but they support his rights and freedom of speech. The organization said that we have not distanced ourselves from Chinmay Prabhu and neither will we do so. Chinmay Prabhu is arrested in Bangladesh on charges of treason. There is an atmosphere of tension in the whole country since his arrest. Violence also took place at many places over the rejection of his bail plea. After this, on Thursday, ISKCON Bangladesh distanced itself from Chinmay Prabhu. ISKCON Bangladesh General Secretary Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari had said that Chinmay had already been removed from all the posts of the organization due to violation of discipline. He does not take responsibility for any of his statements or reactions. Violence erupted after Chinmay Prabhu’s bail plea was rejected
The ISKCON chief’s bail was rejected on 26 November in Chittagong, after which a lawyer Saifullah Islam lost his life in the violence. After this, on 27 November, a petition was filed in the Bangladesh High Court demanding a ban on ISKCON. The lawyer who filed the petition had told the court that ISKCON people were involved in Saifullah’s death. In such a situation, this organization should be banned. In this petition, there was also a demand to declare emergency in Chittagong. On this petition, Bangladesh’s Attorney General Muhammad Asaduzzaman called ISKCON a religious fundamentalist organization. Dhaka High Court refuses to ban ISKCON
The Dhaka High Court on September 28 rejected the demand to ban ISKCON. In the court, the interim government of Bangladesh said that we have taken necessary steps against the activities of ISKCON. This issue is the priority of the government. The government said that so far 3 cases have been registered in the ISKCON case and 33 people have been arrested. The army has been deployed to prevent any kind of unrest in the country. During the hearing, the lawyer who filed the petition said – This is the right time to ban ISKCON. On this, the court said that the government will decide. Claim- Modi-Jaishankar meet on Bangladesh ISKCON issue
According to media reports, there was a conversation between PM Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday regarding the ISKCON case in Bangladesh. The Foreign Minister informed him about the situation there. At the same time, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had said that she is with the Center on this matter. Sheikh Hasina also demanded the release of Chinmay
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also condemned the arrest of ISKCON’s Chinmay Prabhu on Thursday and asked the interim government to release him immediately. Hasina said that a prominent leader of Sanatan Dharma has been arrested unjustly. Hasina said that a temple was burnt in Chittagong. Earlier, mosques, churches and houses of people of Ahmadiyya community were attacked. Hasina has asked to ensure religious freedom, security and protection of property of people of all communities. This statement of Hasina was posted on X by her party Awami League. Who is Chinmay Prabhu, whose arrest angered India with Bangladesh
Chinmay Krishna Das Brahmachari’s real name is Chandan Kumar Dhar. He is the head of Chittagong ISKCON. Amidst the ongoing violence in Bangladesh, PM Sheikh Hasina left the country on 5 August 2024. After this, violent incidents took place with Hindus on a large scale. After this, Sanatan Jagran Manch was formed to protect the interests of Bangladeshi Hindus and minorities. Chinmay Prabhu became its spokesperson. Through Sanatan Jagran Manch, Chinmay addressed several rallies in Chittagong and Rangpur. Thousands of people participated in it. Why was Chinmay Prabhu arrested?
On October 25, Sanatan Jagran Manch held a rally at Laldighi Maidan in Chittagong regarding 8-point demands. Chinmay Krishna Das gave a speech in it. During this, some people hoisted the saffron flag on the Azadi Stambh at New Market Chowk. ‘Ami Sanatani’ was written on this flag. After the rally, on October 31, Begum Khaleda Zia’s BNP party leader Feroz Khan filed a sedition case against 19 people including Chinmay Krishna Das in Chittagong. He is accused of insulting the national flag. How was Chinmay Prabhu arrested?
Bangladesh Police arrested Chinmay Krishna Das Brahmachari from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Monday. He was going to Chittagong. ISKCON members present on the spot said that DB Police did not show any arrest warrant. They just said that they wanted to talk. After this, they took him away in a bus. Additional Police Commissioner Rezaul Karim Mallick of the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police said that Chinmay Krishna Das was arrested after the request of the police. Chinmay Das will be handed over to the concerned police station for legal proceedings. What is India’s stand on the arrest of Chinmay Prabhu?
India had expressed displeasure over the arrest of Chinmay Prabhu. India’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement issued on Tuesday that we are concerned about the arrest of Chinmay Krishna Das. The Foreign Ministry had said that it is unfortunate that criminals are roaming freely, but cases are going on against a religious leader who makes the right demands through peaceful meetings. Important points of India’s statement on Chinmay Prabhu’s arrest… Bangladesh also responded, said – facts were misrepresented
Bangladesh has also responded to the statement issued by the Indian Foreign Ministry. Bangladesh Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday – “It is very sad that the arrest of Chinmay Krishna Das has been misrepresented by some people.” The ministry said that such statements not only misrepresent the facts, but are also contrary to the spirit of friendship and mutual understanding between the two neighboring countries. The Bangladesh government would like to reiterate that the country’s judiciary is completely independent and the government does not interfere in its functioning. ————————————————— Read this news related to attack on Hindus too… Bangladesh said- India’s statement on Chinmay’s arrest is baseless, said- facts were presented in a wrong way. Bangladesh has also responded to the statement issued by the Indian Foreign Ministry on the arrest of ISKCON religious leader Chinmay Krishna Das Prabhu in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday- It is very sad that the arrest of Chinmay Krishna Das has been presented in a wrong way by some people. Read full news…
