Addressing Anti-Hindu Violence in Bangladesh: A Global Concern
The recent unrest in Bangladesh, sparked by the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, has raised international alarms. U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has called on Bangladesh to end violence targeting Hindus and other minority groups, urging the government to uphold human rights and ensure proper legal protections.
The turmoil began after allegations of sedition against Chinmoy Krishna Das for raising a saffron flag above Bangladesh's national flag in Chittagong on October 25. His arrest on November 25 led to protests, escalating into violent clashes outside the Chattogram Court Building, where a lawyer tragically lost his life.
Further arrests have intensified the crisis, with ISKCON Kolkata reporting the detention of monks visiting the priest and vandalism of an ISKCON center. The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council condemned fabricated charges against minority lawyers and journalists, describing these as tactics to suppress news and hinder the sedition case.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has consistently raised concerns over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, emphasizing the need for Dhaka to address rising extremist rhetoric and violence. Congressman Krishnamoorthi echoed these concerns, urging de-escalation and peaceful resolutions.
This situation highlights the pressing need for Bangladesh to safeguard minority rights, uphold freedoms, and foster harmony. It also calls for global vigilance and solidarity to ensure justice and equality for all communities.
Refrence From: www.ndtv.com