Establish a Distinct Nation if Security for Hindus in Bangladesh Cannot be Guaranteed: Devkinandan Appeals to the UN
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Varanasi, Dec 5 (NationPress) Esteemed spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur has addressed a letter to the United Nations (UN) on Thursday, advocating for the formation of a separate nation for Hindus in Bangladesh if their security cannot be guaranteed.
This appeal arises following the detention of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a well-known representative of the Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote, who was arrested under sedition allegations.
The arrest occurred after claims from former Bangladesh National Party (BNP) leader Firoze Khan, asserting that Das had shown disrespect towards the nation's flag.
The refusal to grant bail for Das has incited protests throughout Bangladesh, especially in Dhaka and Chattogram.
In conversation with IANS, Thakur voiced his discontent with the UN’s inaction, stating, "The UN was established to defend humanity in times of crisis, yet it remains silent now. In Bangladesh, Das’ legal representatives faced violence, and attacks on Hindus are rampant, with women and children being victimized and homes being set ablaze. This brutality should alarm the UN."
Thakur further called for global intervention, asserting that if the Bangladeshi government fails to safeguard Hindus, the UN must contemplate the establishment of a separate territory for them.
"Hindus have laid down their lives for the birth of Bangladesh. I will not stand by while they suffer," he emphasized.
Currently, the legal proceedings against Chinmoy Krishna Das are ongoing, with a Bangladeshi court scheduling the next hearing for January 2, 2025. Das will remain incarcerated until that date on the purported sedition charges.
The arrest has faced backlash from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), which has denounced the denial of bail.
ISKCON has also raised concerns, revealing that two monks and Das’ secretary have been arrested by Bangladeshi officials.
In a related matter, a petition has been submitted to prohibit ISKCON in Bangladesh, accusing the organization of instigating communal unrest, a charge that has exacerbated tensions in the area.
Vice President of ISKCON Kolkata, Radharaman, has also requested increased protection for Das’ lawyer, referencing a recent assault on a previous attorney.
