Former Chittagong ISKCON chief Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari arriving at the Chittagong Metropolitan Magistrate Court.
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has clarified its stand regarding religious leader Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu Das. ISKCON issued a statement on social media on Friday night saying that Chinmoy Prabhu was not an official member of the organization, but they support his rights and freedom. The organization has not distanced itself from Chinmoy Prabhu and will not do so.
Chinmay Prabhu is arrested in Bangladesh on charges of treason. There is an atmosphere of tension in the entire country after his arrest. Violence also took place at many places due to the cancellation of his bail petition. 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 posts in the organization due to breach of discipline. He does not take responsibility for any of their statements or reactions. Since then ISKCON was being criticized.
ISKCON Bangladesh General Secretary Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari giving statement on the arrest of Chinmoy Prabhu
Violence broke out after Chinmay Prabhu's bail plea was rejected On November 26, the bail of the ISKCON chief was rejected in Chittagong, following which a lawyer, Saiful Islam, lost his life in the violence. After this, on November 27, 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 behind Saiful'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, Attorney General of Bangladesh Muhammad Asaduzzaman had described ISKCON as a religious fundamentalist organization.
Religious leader of Bangladesh ISKCON coming out of the court after the bail plea was rejected.
Dhaka High Court refuses to ban ISKCON On September 28, the Dhaka High Court had rejected the demand to ban Koiscon. 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 this will be decided by the government.
Kolkata ISKCON workers demonstrated through kirtan against the action on Bangladesh ISKCON.
Claim- Modi-Jaishankar meeting on Bangladesh ISKCON issue According to media reports, there was a conversation between PM Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday regarding the ISKCON issue 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 on Thursday condemned the arrest of ISKCON's Chinmay Prabhu 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 by her party Awami League on X.
Bangladesh Police taking Chinmoy Prabhu to Chittagong Metropolitan Magistrate Court on Tuesday.
Who is Chinmay Prabhu, on whose arrest India got angry with Bangladesh? The real name of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari is Chandan Kumar Dhar. He is the head of Chittagong ISKCON. PM Sheikh Hasina left the country on 5 August 2024 amid the ongoing violence in Bangladesh. After this, violent incidents took place against Hindus on a large scale.
After this, Sanatan Jagran Manch was formed to protect the interests of Bangladeshi Hindus and minorities. Chinmoy 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 Ground in Chittagong with 8-point demands. Chinmoy Krishna Das gave a speech in this. During this time, some people hoisted the saffron flag on the Azadi Pillar at New Market Chowk. 'Aami Sanatani' was written on this flag.
After the rally, on October 31, Begum Khaleda Zia's BNP party leader Firoz Khan had filed a case of treason against 19 people including Chinmoy Krishna Das in Chittagong. He is accused of insulting the national flag.
How did Chinmay Prabhu get arrested? Bangladesh Police arrested Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari from Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Monday. They were going to Chittagong. ISKCON members present at the spot said that the DB police did not show any arrest warrant. They just said they wanted to talk. After this they took him in the bus.
Rezaul Karim Mallick, additional police commissioner of the detective branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, said Chinmoy Krishna Das was arrested following a request from the police. Chinmoy Das will be handed over to the concerned police station for legal process.
What is India's stand regarding 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 by the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das. The Ministry of External Affairs had said that it is unfortunate that criminals are roaming freely, but cases are going on against the religious leader who raised the right demands through peaceful meetings.
Bangladesh also replied, said – facts were presented wrongly 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 Chinmoy 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 judiciary of the country is completely independent and the government does not interfere in their functioning.
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Bangladesh said – India's statement on Chinmay's arrest is baseless, said – facts were presented wrongly.
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