West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed her government's support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's central government following the arrest of an ISKCON priest in Bangladesh. This arrest has led to increased tensions and concerns over the safety of religious minorities in the neighboring country.
Mamata Banerjee stated that while she has communicated with ISKCON in Bengal, the issue is beyond her jurisdiction and requires central government intervention. She emphasized that no religion should be harmed and expressed solidarity with the central government's stance.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor also expressed concern, highlighting the gravity of the situation and the interest of Indian citizens in the wellbeing of their neighbor. Trinamool Congress MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay reiterated TMC's support for the Indian government's position.
The arrest of ISKCON Bangladesh priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari on sedition charges has led to protests and unrest. A petition in Bangladesh has called for a ban on ISKCON, labeling it a "radical organization." The Ministry of External Affairs has expressed deep concern and urged the Bangladeshi government to ensure the safety of Hindus amid reports of attacks on minorities.
Mamata Banerjee is the Chief Minister of West Bengal, a state in India. She is a political leader and the head of the Trinamool Congress party.
PM Modi refers to Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India. He is the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has been the Prime Minister since 2014.
ISKCON stands for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. It is a religious organization that follows the teachings of Lord Krishna, a Hindu deity.
Bangladesh is a neighboring country to India, located to the east of India. It is a country in South Asia with a majority Muslim population.
Shashi Tharoor is a Member of Parliament (MP) in India from the Congress party. He is known for his eloquent speeches and writings.
Sudip Bandyopadhyay is a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party, which is led by Mamata Banerjee.
The Ministry of External Affairs is a part of the Indian government responsible for managing India's foreign relations and international affairs.
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