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A High Court in Bangladesh on Thursday refused to pass an order to ban ISKCON in the country after it came to know that authorities have taken necessary actions to address the matter.
Yesterday, a Supreme Court lawyer Md Monir Uddin presented newspaper reports before a high court bench and urged to issue a suo motu (voluntary) ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) activities in Bangladesh.
The development comes as Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das remains in detention after his bail plea was denied earlier this week. Das faces charges of sedition for allegedly desecrating the Bangladeshi flag.
What does the petition say?
The petition alleges that ISKCON has been involved in “radical activities” that “threaten” national security and stir communal violence, according to a report by Dhaka Tribune.
The legal notice, addressed to Bangladesh’s Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice, and the Inspector General of Police, also claims the organisation’s involvement in the death of a lawyer who was killed during protests triggered by Das’ arrest.
Accusing ISKCON of “blatantly disregarding law and order,” the petition also claims that the organisation forcibly recruits members imposes Hindu beliefs and even destroys mosques.
What did the HC say?
During the hearing, the high court noted, “We must consider the constitutional implications before taking any decision. That is why I believe it is premature. Let us see how the govt addresses this issue.”
EAM Jaishankar to address issue in Parl
Meanwhile, India has constantly slammed Bangladesh’s interim government for its treatment of minorities, especially Hindus, in the wake of recent protests.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday afternoon to discuss the escalating tensions in Bangladesh following the arrest of Iskcon priest Chinmoy Krishna Das and the increasing attacks on religious minorities, including Hindus in the neighbouring country.
Sources to CNN News18 said that Jaishankar is expected to make a statement in both houses of Parliament on Friday (November 29) if the proceedings are not disrupted by the Opposition.
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