Wed Nov 27 07:19:18 UTC 2024: ## Andhra Deputy CM Condemns Arrest of ISKCON Priest in Bangladesh, Seeks UN Intervention

**Vijayawada, November 27, 2024** – Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan has strongly condemned the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh, calling for the United Nations to intervene. In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Mr. Kalyan urged the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, Mohammad Yunus, to halt what he described as “atrocities” against Hindus in the country.

Mr. Kalyan highlighted India’s historical contributions to Bangladesh’s formation, stating that the attacks on Hindus were deeply disturbing given the sacrifices made by the Indian Army and the resources expended. He appealed for a unified condemnation of the priest’s detention. His statement has drawn attention to the escalating concerns regarding the treatment of the Hindu minority population in Bangladesh.

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