Several Hindu organisations and leaders have strongly condemned the arrest of ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari in Bangladesh, calling for his immediate release and expressing concerns over the safety of minorities in the country. Das, arrested on November 25 by the Detective Branch of the Bangladesh Police in Dhaka, faces charges of provocation and sedition.

On Monday, Bangladesh Police arrested Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka as he was travelling to Chattogram. The arrest has sparked widespread protests, with various organisations demanding his release and raising concerns about religious intolerance.

A group of 68 retired judges, bureaucrats, and a sitting Member of Parliament has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address rising violence and discrimination against Hindus in Bangladesh. The group also urged the PM to intervene in the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, who faces sedition charges.

In a post on X, former Jammu and Kashmir DGP Shesh Paul Vaid shared the group's appeal, highlighting concerns over the "unjust arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das on fabricated sedition charges" and requesting immediate action.

The group’s letter called for the release of Chinmoy Krishna Das and other detained religious leaders, stressing that charges against them should be dropped, and their rights to protest must be respected. It also urged the Indian government to raise the issue at global forums like the United Nations and the Human Rights Council.

The letter proposed targeted international sanctions on individuals and entities complicit in religious persecution in Bangladesh, aiming to pressure its government to safeguard minority rights. It further emphasised protecting Hindu women, employment, and property rights.

Chinmoy Krishna Das was arrested on Monday and appeared before Chittagong's Sixth Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. Despite his lawyers’ bail plea, the court denied it, and he was sent to jail. The sedition charges stem from an alleged display involving Bangladesh’s national flag.

The group’s appeal has intensified calls for India’s diplomatic intervention to ensure justice and security for Hindus in Bangladesh.

In a joint statement, organisations such as Chinmaya Mission, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Art of Living, and others urged the Bangladeshi government to ensure Das’s safety and fair treatment, in line with national and international human rights laws. “This arrest not only undermines democratic principles but also sets a dangerous precedent for the suppression of religious leaders and minority voices. We stand in solidarity with the Hindu community in Bangladesh and reaffirm our commitment to advocating for justice, equality, and freedom for all,” the statement read.

India has expressed "deep concern" over the arrest and denial of bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, urging Bangladesh to ensure the safety of Hindus and other minorities.

Union Minister Giriraj Singh expressed grave concern over the treatment of Hindus in Bangladesh, describing the interim government as being under the influence of Islamist "fundamentalists." Speaking in Parliament on November 27, Singh said, “The way Hindus are being attacked is against humanity. United Nations should intervene in this matter.”

Singh also criticised opposition leaders for focusing on incidents in India while ignoring the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh. “People are talking about going to Sambhal, but Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav are not able to see Bangladesh, where atrocities are being committed against the Hindus. All Hindus should protest against the atrocities in Bangladesh,” he said.

The incident has amplified concerns over communal harmony and minority rights, with international organisations being urged to intervene.