Bangladesh rejects India's statement as 'Interference'
Bangladesh, in a counter-statement responding to India's reaction regarding the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sanatan Jagaran Jote and principal of Pundarik Dham in Chittagong's Hathazari, stated, 'India's statement on the Chinmoy issue amounts to interference in Bangladesh's internal affairs.'
In a statement issued Tuesday, Dhaka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed disappointment and asserted that India’s comments distorted facts and undermined bilateral relations.
'The Government of Bangladesh has observed with deep regret that the arrest of Shri Chinmoy Krishna Das on specific charges has been misrepresented by certain quarters,' the statement read. It added that such baseless allegations not only distort the truth but also contradict the spirit of friendship and mutual understanding between the two nations.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs had earlier voiced concern over the arrest and denial of bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das. Referring to the incident, India highlighted previous attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and noted that while perpetrators of such violence remained unpunished, charges were brought against a religious leader advocating for legitimate demands through peaceful means. The statement also called on Bangladeshi authorities to protect the rights of Hindus and other minorities, including their freedom of assembly and expression.
In response, Bangladesh emphasized that India’s remarks failed to reflect the harmonious coexistence among various religious communities within its borders. Dhaka also reaffirmed its commitment to treating majority and minority populations equally and its resolve to address human rights violations.
The Bangladeshi statement concluded by reiterating that such external remarks disregard the country’s efforts to ensure justice and inclusivity for all its citizens, stressing that the issue was strictly an internal matter.
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