After the ouster of Sheikh Hasina’s government in Bangladesh, the condition of the Hindu community is getting worse day by day. Hindus, Hindu institutions and people working in them are suffering. Meanwhile, one of the prominent leaders of ISKCON, Mr. Chinmoy Krishna Das, was arrested in Dhaka. Meanwhile, Bangladesh ISKCON has issued a statement condemning the arrest of Chinmay Krishna Shastri. Also called upon the government to remain calm. Bangladesh ISKCON has also released a list of demands regarding the persecution of Sanatan Dharma people in Bangladesh.
Uproar over the arrest of ISKCON’s chief priest
In view of Chinmay Krishna Das and recent circumstances, ISKCON Bangladesh has issued a statement regarding some facts. “Strongly condemns the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das,” the statement said. Das is the spokesperson of Bangladesh Samhitho Sanat’s Jagran Jot. Our demand to the government officials is that the people of Sanatan Dharma should be allowed to live in peace. The statement further said that Chinmay Krishna Das has always advocated for the minorities of Bangladesh. It is important to support their rights and encourage others to support free speech and their actions.
ISKCON said this
ISKCON said that Chinmay Krishna Das and people of Sanatan Dharma have right to justice as citizens of Bangladesh. Any kind of discrimination against us will not be tolerated. Let us tell you that during this period, ISKCON Bangladesh made three demands to the Bangladesh government. On the arrest of Mr. Chinmay Krishna Das, ISKCON tweeted – “We have received disturbing news that Mr. Chinmay Krishna Das, one of the prominent leaders of ISKCON Bangladesh has been detained by the Dhaka Police. ISKCON does not operate anywhere in the world. It has nothing to do with terrorism. It is insulting to make baseless allegations about it.”
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