Ready to extend full cooperation for Tennis: Dr. G. Parameshwar
Bengaluru: A delegation of Tennis Association on Monday visited the Deputy Chief Minister and Youth and Sports Minister Dr.G. Parameshwar at his residence and urged to construct an international-level Tennis ground in Bengaluru.
Social Welfare Minister and Association member Priyank Kharge, tennis player Rohan Bopanna and others were present.
Speaking to media, Dr.G. Parameshwar said “a team of the Tennis Association met me and discussed many issues. Though a Tennis court is available at Cubbon Park, it has become inaccessible for many due to its certain rules. They have asked to give it an international touch.”
Our government has been encouraging all kinds of sports. All kinds of facilities are being offered for games. Our Government wishes Bengaluru to become a sports capital. Regarding this, we have given a lot of money for sports in this budget. There are many plans, including the construction of a Sports Village on the outskirts of the city, Sports University and an opportunity to sports-related equipment production. Overall, our support will be there for sports.
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ISKCON urges Indian intervention following priest's arrest in Bangladesh
Dhaka: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has called on the Indian government to take immediate steps to secure the release of its priest, Chinmoy Krishna Das, detained by Bangladeshi authorities. The arrest occurred near Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.
Das, a prominent ISKCON leader and former divisional organising secretary for Chattogram, faces sedition charges stemming from an October 25 incident. According to a case filed on October 31, 19 individuals, including Das, allegedly placed a saffron flag over the Bangladeshi flag on the Independent Pillar (Shadhinata Smathamva) during a rally organised by the Hindu community under the banner Sanatan Jagaran Mancha.
ISKCON has strongly denied any involvement in terrorism, describing the allegations as "baseless and unacceptable." In a statement, ISKCON declared, "It is outrageous to make baseless allegations that ISKCON has anything to do with terrorism anywhere in the world. ISKCON urges the Government of India to engage with Bangladesh to secure the release of Sri Chinmoy Krishna Das."
Hindu communities in Bangladesh have staged protests demanding better legal protection and the establishment of a minority affairs ministry under the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.
Meanwhile, Bangladeshi police have arrested two other suspects, Rajesh Chowdhury and Hriday Das, in connection with the case. The remaining accused include Ajay Dutta, Leela Raj Das Brahmachari, Gopal Das Tipu, and several others. ISKCON spokesperson Radharamn Das expressed concerns over Das's safety, stating that he had been moved to an undisclosed location by the police.
