‘We Are Deeply Disturbed’: AP Dy CM Pawan Kalyan Slams Bangladesh Over ISKCON Priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Arrest & Anti-Hindu Atrocities

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party leader Pawan Kalyan has strongly condemned the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh, urging collective action to address what he described as atrocities against the Hindu minority.

Kalyan took to his X handle, calling on the Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladeshi interim government to intervene. He wrote, “Let’s all unite together in condemning the detention of ISKON Bangladesh Priest ‘ Chinmoy Krishna Das’ by Bangladesh police. We urge and plead Bangladesh Govt under Sri Mohammed Yunus to stop atrocities on Hindus. Indian army blood has been spilled, our resources had been spent, our Army Jawans lives had lost for Bangladesh formation. We are deeply disturbed the way our Hindu brothers and sisters are being targeted.”

Chinmoy Krishna Das, the President of Pundarik Dham and a leader of the Hindu organization Sammilita Sanatani Jote was arrested by Bangladeshi police in plain clothes while traveling from Dhaka to Chittagong. He faces sedition charges related to an October protest where a saffron flag was allegedly raised above the national flag. A Bangladeshi court denied him bail and ordered his detention.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed “deep concern” over Das’ arrest and highlighted a pattern of attacks on minority communities in Bangladesh, including arson, vandalism, and temple desecration. “We urge Bangladeshi authorities to ensure the safety of minorities and protect their rights to peaceful assembly and expression,“ the MEA stated.

The incident has drawn widespread condemnation, reviving discussions on the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh and their safety.

(With inputs from Times of India)

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