Bangladesh Persecution of Hindus and ISKCON Condemned in UK Parliament by MP Bob Blackman
Blackman’s Speech in the UK Parliament:
Today, Member of Parliament Bob Blackman delivered a critical speech in the UK Parliament, highlighting the persecution of Hindus and the alarming attempts to ban the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Bangladesh amidst escalating violence against religious minorities.
Blackman’s Full Statement:
“Right now, Mr. Speaker, the International Society of Krishna Consciousness, who run Bhaktivedanta Manor in Elstree, the largest Hindu temple in this country, in Bangladesh, their spiritual leader is under arrest. Hindus across Bangladesh are being subjected literally to death by their houses being burnt, their temples being burnt. And there was an attempt today in the Bangladesh High Court to rule that ISKCON should be banned from the country.
This is a direct attack on Hindus. Now this is a threat from India now to take action: ‘We have responsibility because we enabled Bangladesh to be free and independent.’ Now, whatever the change of government has been in Bangladesh, it cannot be acceptable that religious minorities are persecuted in this way.
So far, we have only had a written statement from FCDO [Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office], so could the leader enable an oral statement on the floor of this House, so it can bring to the world’s attention what is going on in Bangladesh.”
Overall Analysis:
Bob Blackman’s speech emphasizes the urgency for international intervention and accountability, calling attention to the plight of Hindu minorities and ISKCON members in Bangladesh and urging the UK government to take a stronger stance on the issue.