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Mamata Banerjee clarified that the Bangladesh issue was for the central government to address and Bengal government would abide by its decision.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee stands with Centre’s decision on Bangladesh’s unrest. (PTI File)
Amid the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh over the arrest of ISKCON priest Shri Chinmoy Das, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday expressed concerns and emphasised that since the matter pertains to another country, she will stand with the central government on the issue.
Addressing the issue in the Legislative Assembly, Banerjee clarified that the issue was for the central government to address and her state government would abide by its decision.
“Bangladesh is a different country. The government of India will look into it. We do not want any religion to be harmed. Since this concerns another country, the central government must take relevant action. We stand with them on this issue,” she said.
The Bengal CM also mentioned that she had spoken with representatives of ISKCON on the matter.
Meanwhile, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday termed the incident “unfortunate” and said, “We can’t give a reaction to an international issue but the incident is unfortunate.”
ISKCON Priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Arrested
Chinmoy Krishna Das was arrested on charges of sedition for allegedly raising a flag on a stand displaying Bangladesh’s national flag. His bail was denied by a Chittagong court and sent him to custody.
The arrest has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for his immediate release.
Meanwhile, a petition was filed by a lawyer on Wednesday demanding a ban on ISKCON in the country, calling it a “radical organisation” engaging in activities designed to provoke communal unrest.
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West Bengal, India
