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In Bangladesh, fundamentalist groups created a huge uproar on Friday after the Dhaka High Court refused to ban ISKCON. After Friday prayers, lakhs of Muslims demonstrated in mosques across the country.
The largest demonstrations took place in the capital Dhaka and Chittagong. The protesters demanded an immediate ban on ISKCON, calling it a 'Hindu extremist organisation' and a 'fundamentalist and anti-national group'.
Many religious-based organizations and political parties, including the fundamentalist organization Hefazat-e-Islam, Khilafat Majlis and the Islamic Movement, took part in these rallies.
Hifazat said that the defeated forces of the country are using Hindus to spread anarchy. The way lawyer Saiful Islam Alif was murdered in the Chittagong Court complex last Tuesday was an attempt to instigate civil war.
At the same time, ISKCON organized a protest kirtan in Kolkata for the release of Chinmoy Krishna Das. ISKCON has announced that a global prayer meeting will be organized in all ISKCON temples around the world on Sunday. In this, prayers will be offered for the protection of Hindu devotees and religious minorities in Bangladesh.
There were demonstrations in Dhaka, Bangladesh after Friday prayers on banning ISKCON.
Who is Chinmoy Prabhu?
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.
What happened in Bangladesh in the last 4 days?
26 November 1. Chinmay Prabhu's bail plea rejected Bail of former ISKCON chief Chinyam Krishna Das Prabhu rejected in Chittagong. After this violence broke out outside the court premises. Lawyer Saiful Islam lost his life in this.
2. India expressed displeasure India expressed displeasure over the arrest of Chinmay Prabhu. India's Ministry of External Affairs said that it is unfortunate that the criminals are roaming freely, but cases are going on against the religious leader who raised the right demands through peaceful meetings.
Religious leader of Bangladesh ISKCON coming out of the court after the bail plea was rejected.
27 November
1. Demand to ban ISKCON
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.
28 November
1. Demand for ISKCON ban rejected
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.
2. Sheikh Hasina 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.
3. ISKCON Bangladesh breaks ties with Chinmay Prabhu
ISKCON Bangladesh disassociated itself from Chinmoy Prabhu. General Secretary Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari said that Chinmay had already been removed from all posts of the organization for breach of discipline. He does not take responsibility for any of their statements or reactions.
ISKCON Bangladesh General Secretary Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari giving statement on the arrest of Chinmoy Prabhu
29 November
1. India's ISKCON came in support of Chinmoy Prabhu
The Indian branch of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) said that Chinmoy 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 Chinmoy Prabhu and will not do so.
2. India said- Bangladesh government should take responsibility for the security of Hindus.
The Indian Foreign Ministry has given a statement on Friday on the arrest of ISKCON religious leader Chinmoy 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.
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