The arrest of an International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) monk and escalating attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh have drawn sharp reactions from Indian leaders, who have called for immediate intervention by the Narendra Modi government and international bodies.

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee and senior leader Saugata Roy also condemned the attacks and called for resolute action.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s statement came after the arrest and denial of bail to Hindu spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee backs Modi govt's stance on Bangladesh violence against Hindus and arrest of Iskcon monk, urging the Centre to take action on the escalating crisis

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday condemned the arrest of Hindu ISKCON monk Chinmay Krishna Das in Bangladesh, saying that she will support whatever decision the Centre takes on the issue.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Thursday, made it clear that her party and government will stand by and support any decision of the Union government on external affairs issues

Mamata Banerjee voiced concern about the situation in Bangladesh. She stated the issue falls under the central government's purview. Banerjee confirmed she would adhere to the Centre's decisions. The West Bengal CM spoke with ISKCON representatives regarding the matter.

Mamata Banerjee acknowledged that she talked to ISKCON in Bengal but this matter does not lie within her jurisdiction.

Mamata Banerjee condemned the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das. Das was arrested in Bangladesh. India expressed concern over the treatment of minorities. ISKCON called for peaceful coexistence for Hindus in Bangladesh.