ISKCON Kolkata vice-president Radharamn Das on Sunday dismissed feedback by Bangladeshi political leaders branding ISKCON as ‘fundamentalist.’ He referred to as the remarks ‘a pack of lies’ and ‘alarming.’ The (Worldwide Society for Krishna Consciousness) ISKCON is dealing with vital flak amid Bangladesh minority protest, initiated since former PM Sheikh Hasina’s ouster from the nation.
“The feedback by sure BNP leaders and fanatic components towards ISKCON are nothing however a pack of lies. These are alarming. We hope higher sense will prevail and ISKCON will be capable of serve humanity in that nation as previously,” PTI quoted Das as saying.
The spokesperson of ISKCON Kolkata highlighted the organisations’ reduction work throughout Bangladesh floods. He acknowledged that the group stands for peace, unity, and serving to these in want worldwide. Das added that feedback from pupil leaders, BNP politicians, and ‘spiritual fanatics’ is not going to cease ISKCON from its work within the nation.
He mentioned ISKCON properties in Bangladesh have been bombed and set on hearth in latest months, particularly after the arrest of Hindu chief Chinmoy Krishna Das.
“We’re wanting ahead to seeing an finish to such hostilities and hope Chinmoy Krishna Das will likely be launched quickly, and the safety and security of minorities will likely be safeguarded by the Md Yunus authorities,” Das asserted.
Political leaders and Islamic organizations in Bangladesh have been accusing ISKCON following the arrest of Chinmoy Das. The fees come after a conflict in Chittagong courtroom, the place a lawyer died throughout a confrontation between supporters of the Hindu chief and people calling for his arrest.
(With PTI inputs)
