Iskcon breaks ties with Chinmay Prabhu arrested in Bangladesh...
The organization has denied the linking of ISKCON's name with the murder of lawyer Saifullah islam Alif and other controversies in Bangladesh. ISKCON bangladesh General Secretary Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari said that ISKCON has no connection with these incidents or any demonstrations related to them. He described these allegations as false, malicious and an attempt to defame the organization.
In fact, during a press conference in Dhaka, Charu Chandra Das said that Chinmay krishna Das had already been expelled from the organization. He has clearly said that the organization is not responsible for his actions or statements. ISKCON bangladesh has clarified its position through press conferences and dialogue with administrative officials.
Chinmay Krishna Das case
According to the information, Chinmay krishna Das used to manage sri sri Pundarik Dham in Chittagong, Das was removed from ISKCON for violating organizational discipline. He was arrested in Dhaka on charges of sedition and a Chittagong court ordered his detention. It is alleged that he hoisted a saffron flag over the national flag of bangladesh during a rally under the "Sanatan Jagran Manch", which was considered an "insult to the sovereignty of the nation".
A case was registered against 18 people
Charu Chandra Das said that ISKCON is being wrongly linked to road accidents and murder. Some groups are demanding a ban on the organization, which ISKCON has termed as wrong. ISKCON has made it clear that the leaders who have been expelled from the organization no longer represent the organization. Let us tell you that the matter came into the limelight when pictures of hoisting a saffron flag over the national flag at a rally held in Chittagong went viral. After this incident, political and social criticism increased in Bangladesh. It was described as a "seditious" act and a case was registered against 18 people including Chinmay krishna Das.