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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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
