The Interim Government of Bangladesh does not want to release Chinmoy Prabhu : H.H. (Adv.) Rabindra Ghosh

Allegation by H.H. (Advocate) Rabindra Ghosh

Kolkata (Bengal) – Chinmoy Prabhu, a member of ISKCON in Bangladesh, has been arrested on alleged charges of sedition. He has repeatedly been denied bail for various reasons. H.H. Advocate Ravindra Ghosh has claimed that the charges against Chinmoy Prabhu are baseless. He further alleged that the Police and Government want to ensure Chinmoy Prabhu’s prolonged imprisonment. However, he emphasised that all efforts are being made to secure his release. H.H Ghosh is currently residing in Barrackpore, Bengal, as he is in India for medical treatment. He visited the ISKCON temple in Kolkata and met with ISKCON Kolkata President Radharaman Das.

I will fight for those enduring oppression in Bangladesh

H.H Ravindra Ghosh, a lawyer at the Supreme Court of Bangladesh and President of Bangladesh Minority Watch, said while speaking to journalists outside the ISKCON temple in Kolkata, “I will return to Bangladesh and fight for the people who are enduring oppression there.”

My battle for Chinmoy Prabhu continues

H.H Ghosh stated that he had attempted to secure bail for Chinmoy Prabhu by appearing in the Chittagong Sessions Court but was not allowed to do so. The next hearing for the case is scheduled for 2nd January, 2025. Advocate Ghosh declared that if his health permits, he will personally appear before the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. Otherwise, he will arrange for a capable lawyer to represent the case, promising to continue the fight for Chinmoy Prabhu.

6,650 incidents of attacks on minorities in Bangladesh

H.H. Ghosh revealed that since the formation of the Interim Government in Bangladesh, there have been 6,650 incidents of attacks on minorities. He emphasised, “I am an advocate and have no connection with politics. Everyone should be equal before the law.”

Editorial Perspective

Considering the Government’s track record so far, H.H. Ghosh’s allegation holds significant weight. With the Interim Government of Bangladesh displaying a clear anti-Hindu and anti-India bias, it would not come as a surprise if anything untoward happens to Chinmoy Prabhu in the prison. This underscores the urgent need for global efforts to secure his release.