Rabindra Ghosh, Lawyer representing Bangladesh’s ISKCON priest ‘Chinmoy Krishna Das’ stated that he wants to meet PM Modi, EAM S Jaishankar and Union Home Minister Amit Shah before returning to Bangladesh.
The 74-year-old lawyer and human rights activist who is in West Bengal for medical treatment, expressed his thoughts saying, “I want to meet the Prime Minister of India and make him aware of the distressing situation the Bangladeshi Hindus are living. Ghosh said, “I also want to seek an appointment with India’s External Affairs Minister and Union Home Minister. I will meet everyone to save and highlight the plight of the Hindus of Bangladesh”.
Ghosh has been on the forefront of defending Chinmoy Das. He emphasized the deteriorating conditions of Hindus living in Bangladesh and expressed to return to Dhaka and continue the legal battle for Das.
The political situation in Bangladesh underwent turmoil following the ouster of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina which occurred in August 2024. The power was taken over by Nobel laureate Mohammed Yunus following the turmoil, which sparked and ignited the fire against Hindus and other minorities living there. According to the media reports, more than 1000 hindu homes, businesses and temples were attacked across 49 districts between August 15 to August 20, 2024.
Furthermore, the arrests and detention of Chinmoy Krishna Das have highlighted the challenges Hindus are facing in Bangladesh, which is presently running on extremist ideologies. Das was arrested at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on November 25,2024, igniting nationwide protests among his supporters. The protests also took place in Dhaka and Chittagong, leading to violent clashes with the security forces.
The arrest of Das and violence against Hindus have disrupted its diplomatic ties with India. India, along with other powerful Countries such as the US, condemned the arrest and expressed deep concern over the safety of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.
The recent surge in anti-Hindu violence, set against a backdrop of political instability, highlights the need for protective measures and legal reforms to safeguard minority rights. Rabindra Ghosh continues his efforts both domestically and internationally and the global community’s attention remains focused on ensuring justice and security for Bangladesh’s Hindu population.
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