AAP MP Raghav Chadha seeks RS debate on Bangladesh ISKCON arrests, atrocities against Hindus
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha has submitted a Suspension of Business notice in the Rajya Sabha to discuss and condemn the recent arrests of ISKCON priests in Bangladesh, including Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was charged with sedition. The arrests have raised concerns about targeted actions against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.
Chadha’s notice, submitted under Rule 267 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business, called for suspending Zero Hour and the day’s scheduled business to address the issue. He urged the House to collectively discuss and denounce the detention of the priests, highlighting the gravity of the situation.
Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was arrested on November 25 for allegedly raising a flag on a stand displaying Bangladesh's national flag. Following his bail denial, he was remanded to custody. On November 29, two other ISKCON monks, Adipurush Shyam Das and Ranganath Das Brahmachari, were also detained by police after meeting Chinmoy Krishna Das.
ISKCON Kolkata has expressed deep concern, stating that the arrests reflect increasing hostility towards minorities. The Vice President of ISKCON Kolkata, Radha Raman, shared a video detailing the arrests and their implications.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has also voiced concern over rising extremist rhetoric and violence in Bangladesh.
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Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 100th Saudi Pro League goal
Riyadh (AP): Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th Saudi Pro League goal as Al-Nassr beat Al-Shabab 4-2 to move five points clear at the top of the table.
The 41-year-old forward converted a Sadio Mané cross at the near post with 15 minutes remaining to record the 971st goal of his career on Thursday. It was also his 26th league goal of the season.
“Ronaldo is always dangerous going forward and we saw that again today,” Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus said.
João Félix, signed from Chelsea in July, scored three goals for the league leaders.
The win took Al-Nassr to 82 points from 32 games, five ahead of Al-Hilal, which has three matches, one more than Nassr, left to play. Al-Hilal meets Al-Kholood on Friday and faces Nassr on Tuesday in what could be a title decider against its Riyadh rival.
“Now we have a derby match against our rival, which is a difficult encounter,” Jesus said.
“We are fully aware of its importance, and we are dealing with it with complete focus as we know that small details could decide the result.”
Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, has yet to secure a major trophy in Saudi Arabia since signing with Al-Nassr in December 2022.
