West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has commented on the arrest of ISKCON saint Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari in Bangladesh, stating that her party will stand with the central government's decision on the matter. The monk was taken into custody on several charges, including sedition, prompting protests from the Hindu community. His bail plea was rejected and he was sent to prison, triggering further demonstrations. The arrest is yet another attack on the minority community in Bangladesh, which has been facing violence since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government.
Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent Hindu monk and spokesperson, was arrested in Bangladesh on a sedition charge after allegedly disrespecting the country's flag at a rally. His organization, the Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote, has condemned the arrest and is calling for his release. The case has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the freedom of expression in the country. Follow NDTV for the latest updates on this developing story.
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has requested the Indian government to intervene and secure the release of its leader Sri Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was detained by Dhaka Metropolitan Police in Bangladesh. ISKCON has vehemently denied any involvement with terrorism and is calling for the immediate release of Chinmoy Krishna Das. The organization has asked the Government of India to reach out to their Bangladeshi counterparts and convey their peaceful message as a Bhakti movement.