ISKCON Bangladesh condemned the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das and said this

In a statement, ISKCON Bangladesh condemned Chinmoy Krishna Das’s detention and urged the government to encourage peaceful cooperation. In response to the ensuing assaults and violence against Sanatanis in different parts of Bangladesh, ISKCON Bangladesh also released a list of requests to the government.

In a statement on the present state of affairs in Bangladesh following Chinmoy Krishna Das’s arrest, ISKCON Bangladesh noted the aforementioned issues as well as others.

“The recent arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesperson for the “Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatani Jagaran Jot,” is something we strongly condemn and express our serious concern about.” We also condemn the ensuing assaults and violence against Sanatanis in Bangladesh’s different areas. We implore the administration to encourage the Sanatani people to live in harmony with one another,” the statement said.

Chinmoy Krishna Das, a citizen of Bangladesh and a representative of the “Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatani Jagaran Jot,” has been an outspoken supporter of the nation’s minority groups’ preservation. Upholding his right to free speech and aiding him in his endeavors to inspire others to do the same are crucial. It is essential to ensure that he receives justice and equitable treatment,” the statement said.

It further said, “Chinmoy Krishna Das and the Sanatani community deserve justice as citizens of this country, and we stress that any form of discrimination against them must not be tolerated” .

Three requests were made to “the Government and Relevant Authorities” by ISKCON Bangladesh.

These include locating and prosecuting those who attacked the Sanatani community, defending Chinmoy Krishna Das’s and other Sanatanis’ civil rights, and putting in place prompt, practical steps to keep all groups in the nation peaceful and harmonious.

“As a leading Sanatani organisation within the Gaudiya Vaishnav tradition, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Bangladesh is dedicated to safeguarding the religious freedoms and rights of minorities, including Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and others” , the statement continued.

“We have continuously called on the interim administration and other decision-makers to guarantee minorities’ constitutional rights and to enable their complete and unhindered engagement in society. In order to resolve these issues, we urge the government and administration to act quickly and decisively while consulting with Sanatani community leaders,” the statement said.

“Our birthplace and ancestral home is Bangladesh. We are proud to call this country home, since it is the birthplace of many of our saints and Acharyas. As citizens, we are dedicated to working amicably with Bangladesh’s present and future administrations. According to their statement, ISCKON Bangladesh said, “We request that the government and authorities guarantee justice for all and permit each citizen to freely practice their religion in accordance with their convictions and conscience.”

Additionally, it stated: “ISKCON Bangladesh is committed to promoting human values and peaceful coexistence. In order to restore harmony and steer the country toward communal unity, we hope that the government and pertinent authorities would acknowledge the situation and adopt nonviolent measures.

A appeal to “practice religious tolerance and avoid any provocative actions” was made in the statement’s conclusion.

After being taken into custody on Monday, Chinmoy Krishna Das appeared in court in Chittagong on Tuesday. He was placed under arrest after the judge rejected his bail request.

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari came before Judge Kazi Shariful Islam of the Chittagong Sixth Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, according to the Dhaka Tribune. He was ordered to be remanded to prison after his attorneys’ bail appeal was denied.

Chinmoy Krishna Das has been charged with sedition for allegedly hoisting a flag on a stand that was flying the national flag of Bangladesh. According to a minority leader, the complainant has subsequently indicated that they are not interested in pursuing the issue.

The biggest minority organization in Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Hindu Bouddha Christian Unity Council (BHBCUC), voiced its worries over the detention on Tuesday and demanded that Chinmoy Krishna Das be released right away by the interim administration.

“We strongly condemn the arrest of Prabhu Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson of Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote, from the Dhaka airport area on Monday afternoon,” BHBCUC Acting General Secretary Manindra Kumar Nath said.

According to Nath, “As a result of this arrest, Bangladesh’s international image of freedom of expression and human rights will be tarnished globally.”