Bangladesh A new controversy has emerged amid increasing atrocities against Hindus. In an environment of increasing discontent and violence towards the government of Bangladesh, religious organizations like ISKCON are now being targeted. The latest incident came from Dhaka, where ISKCON chief Mahant Chinmoy Krishna Das was arrested on charges of treason. This arrest has further increased religious tension in Bangladesh.
After this reaction in Bangladesh regarding ISKCON, serious questions have been raised on Bangladeshi civil rights and religious freedom in the country. These incidents are extremely worrying for the Hindu community living in Bangladesh, as it points towards increasing violence and discrimination.
Demand for ban on ISKCON – War against religious fundamentalism in Bangladesh
The demand to ban ISKCON in Bangladesh has come in the form of a new petition. On Wednesday, a lawyer filed a petition in the High Court of Bangladesh demanding a ban on ISKCON. The court has sought information on this from the interim government by Thursday. Apart from this, a report has also been sought from the Attorney General of Bangladesh in this matter. The Attorney General described ISKCON as a religious organization rather than a political party and termed it fundamentalist.
The petition demanding a ban on ISKCON has highlighted the growing inclination towards religious fanaticism and violence within Bangladesh. However, the allegation that ISKCON is a fundamentalist organization is completely wrong and baseless. ISKCON has always preached love, non-violence and religion, and this allegation proves to be completely false.
Statement by VHP’s Alok Kumar – Radical atmosphere in Bangladesh
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) International President Alok Kumar, reacting to this petition, said that the increasing influence of jihadi forces and Islamic fundamentalists in Bangladesh is a matter of concern. He says that citizens’ rights and religious freedom are under threat in Bangladesh. He described ISKCON as an organization that spreads love and said that the accusation of it being fundamentalist is completely baseless.
Alok Kumar also said that organizations like ISKCON always preach love and brotherhood, and the demand to ban such an organization could be a big political conspiracy. Apart from this, he has appealed to the Government of Bangladesh to protect religious freedom, so that the Hindu community there can feel safe.
India’s protest against the arrest of Mahant Chinmoy Krishna Das
There has been an uproar in India also over the arrest of Hindu saint Mahant Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Choudhary termed the matter as serious and worrying and said that if this situation continues like this, it can cause a security threat to India. India has a long border with Bangladesh, and such incidents could impact relations between the two countries.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury strongly condemned the incident, saying that it is a big message to the Hindu community, and India should give its response in this matter. Apart from this, a Muslim lawyer had filed a petition against the arrest of Mahant Chinmoy Krishna Das for his release, but this lawyer was also brutally killed. This incident has further highlighted the increasing violence and fundamentalist thinking in Bangladesh.
Growing atmosphere of religious intolerance in Bangladesh
The incidents of increasing hatred and violence against Hindus in Bangladesh are no longer a new thing. The last few years have seen an alarming increase in the number of attacks on the Hindu community in Bangladesh. Attacks against religious minorities, targeting their religious places and suppressing them socially and politically have now become common.
Incidents of vandalism in Hindu temples and religious places are continuously coming to light in Bangladesh. Recently, there was news of an attack on a prominent Hindu temple, where religious idols were broken and temple property was damaged. These incidents reflect religious intolerance and increasing fundamentalism in Bangladesh.
Opposition from Hindu community – increasing insecurity in Bangladesh
After the arrest of Hindu saint Mahant Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh, people of Hindu community have taken to the streets and are protesting against this arrest. In various cities of Bangladesh, people of Hindu community are united and protesting against the government. This protest is an indication that the feeling of insecurity is increasing among the Hindu community and they are demanding protection of their rights from the government.
The atmosphere of religious violence and disagreement has intensified in Bangladesh due to the arrest of a Hindu religious leader. This situation has attracted the attention of the whole world, and there is a reaction on it even at the international level. Religious and political leaders of India, Pakistan, and other countries are giving statements regarding this matter.
What is happening in Bangladesh? – Is this a political conspiracy?
The power of Islamic fundamentalists is increasing in Bangladesh, and this situation may turn into a serious crisis. Is this religious violence part of a political conspiracy, or is it part of the internal politics of Bangladesh? The answer to this question will emerge with time. However, the religious and social situation of Bangladesh is now at a new turning point, and it remains to be seen how this situation evolves.
