In Kolkata, West Bengal, Indian Secular Front (ISF) leader and MLA Nawsad Siddique has spoken out against the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh. Siddique criticized the petition to ban ISKCON in Bangladesh, emphasizing the need to protect minorities worldwide. He stated, "We are against what is going on in Bangladesh. We have already sent an e-mail to the Bangladesh High Commissioner in Kolkata, we will also go and meet him, to stop all this."
Acharya Satyendra Das, Chief Priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, also condemned the petition, describing it as a conspiracy to harm the Hindu community. He urged the Indian government to intervene, warning of worsening conditions for Hindus in Bangladesh.
A lawyer in Bangladesh filed a petition labeling ISKCON as a "radical organisation" inciting communal unrest. This followed the arrest of former ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari on sedition charges, sparking protests in Bangladesh.
ISKCON Bangladesh issued a statement denouncing the arrest and called for peaceful coexistence. They expressed concern over violence against Sanatanis and urged government action to ensure safety.
ISF stands for Indian Secular Front, which is a political party in India. It focuses on promoting secularism, which means treating all religions equally.
Nawsad Siddique is a leader of the Indian Secular Front. He speaks out on issues related to religious harmony and minority rights.
ISKCON stands for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. It is a religious organization that follows the teachings of Lord Krishna, a Hindu deity.
Chinmoy Krishna Das is a priest associated with ISKCON. Priests are religious leaders who conduct rituals and guide followers in their faith.
Bangladesh is a country located to the east of India. It shares cultural and historical ties with India and has a significant Hindu minority.
Acharya Satyendra Das is a religious leader who also spoke against the arrest of the ISKCON priest. Acharya is a title given to respected teachers or leaders in Hinduism.
Sanatanis are followers of Sanatana Dharma, another name for Hinduism. It refers to the eternal and ancient traditions of Hindu beliefs.
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