As protests continued on Thursday over the arrest of Hindu preacher Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari in Bangladesh, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha stressed on prevention of infiltration through the international border. He also accused the opposition CPM of adopting double standards.
“Naturally this is an international problem. Our central leadership has already communicated and given their message. On the same lines, we also say that they should protect the minorities there. I spoke to the DG (Director General of Police) today to ensure that no infiltrator comes in,” he told reporters.
Criticizing CPM, Saha said, “They are not saying anything. He is busy with Ganja and Iraq… He has not said a single word on this issue.
Scheduled Caste Welfare Minister Sudhangshu Das appealed to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah To support the people of Bangladesh. He also urged people to remain united to protect the state’s heritage and culture, saying they were under threat from “fundamentalist, left-liberal, anti-Hindu people” like in the neighboring country.
Das wrote on social media, “We need to remain united otherwise a situation like Bangladesh will be created here.” In Sanatani Hindu religion, saints, ascetics, gurus and Vaishnavas are worshiped and bowed down to them. Therefore, tolerating the insult of such revered saints and ascetics is a sign of cowardice and weakness. O Sanatani Hindus, say with pride that all the Hindus of the world are my family, say with pride that you all are endowed with divine qualities. Your strength, courage and patience are needed in the present critical times. Chinmoy Krishna Brahmachariji should be released immediately. Long live Shri Krishna.”
He was recently embroiled in controversy regarding his comments.
Meanwhile, an organization called International Hindu Sena protested near Rangana Bazaar border in Dharmanagar in North Tripura district against the arrest of a Hindu preacher and violence against minorities in Bangladesh. The protesters said that if atrocities on Hindus continue in Bangladesh, they will not allow the export of any essential goods to that country.
“Rangana border has been closed. If such atrocities continue, exports through other international borders will be stopped,” said a leader of the organisation.