ISKCON has not distanced itself from Chinmay Das, and issued a statement in support

ISKCON has clarified its stand on Chinmay Krishna Das's arrest in Bangladesh. In a statement issued by it, it was said that ISKCON Bangladesh supports Hindu saint Chinmay Krishna Das. ISKCON supports Chinmay Krishna Das' peaceful protest to protect Hindus and their places of worship. ISKCON has neither refused to support his rights and freedom nor has it kept itself away from it.

In fact, ISKCON Bangladesh General Secretary Charu Chandra Das had said in a statement that Chinmay Prabhu had been expelled from ISKCON. ISKCON is not responsible for the steps and statements taken by him, on which ISKCON has now clarified its stand and said that it is with Chinmay Prabhu's peaceful protest.

do not support violent activities

ISKCON said, all our Sanatani groups also support the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh and re-establishing a peaceful environment with the minorities. We have made this completely clear several times during our interaction with the media. ISKCON's statement said that ISKCON has no official representation in the situation that has prevailed in Bangladesh for the last several months.

No ban on ISKCON

Chinmay Prabhu has been arrested for insulting the national flag of Bangladesh. He has been accused of insulting the flag during a rally. The court has rejected his bail, after which Chinmay Prabhu's supporters protested against it. The protesters have also been accused of killing a government lawyer. Amidst all these incidents, the High Court of Bangladesh has not banned ISKCON and has refused to do so.