Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has expressed deep concern over the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari in Bangladesh, calling the incident “extremely worrying.” She urged the central government to take up the matter and ensure the safety of minorities in the neighboring country.

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has expressed solidarity with former priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was arrested on charges of sedition for allegedly raising a flag on a stand displaying Bangladesh’s national flag.

ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was arrested by authorities on Monday while travelling from Dhaka to Chittagong.

The petition, filed by a local lawyer, had sought to shut down ISKCON’s activities in Bangladesh, alleging that the organization’s presence was problematic.

The Bangladesh High Court rejected a plea to ban ISKCON activities following the murder of a lawyer linked to protests involving a Hindu leader. ISKCON denies involvement, stating allegations are baseless.

Deposed Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday demanded the immediate release of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, echoing India's concerns over the safety of the minority community in th