The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) on Friday (Nov 29) expressed its support for Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu, following reports suggesting the organisation had distanced itself from him after his arrest in Bangladesh on sedition charges.

ISKCON clarifies stance on Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das' arrest in Bangladesh: 'Not distancing...'

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) on Thursday (Nov. 28) expressed solidarity with Chinmoy Krishna Das on a social media post. This comes two days after ISKCON Bangladesh distanced itself from Das, stating that he was expelled and not authorised to speak on behalf of the organisation.

ISKCON says 'stand with Chinmoy Das' after Dhaka chapter distances itself from Hindu monk

The arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das has triggered a violent protest in Bangladesh, and now people from across the globe are speaking up against the attacks taking place against Hindus and other minorities in the country.

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ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, who has been based in Bangladesh and has been a key advocate for Hindu minorities, was detained at Dhaka airport, as per media reports.

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