ISKCON clarified that Chinmoy was removed from all positions long ago due to violations of organizational discipline.

Iskcon had earlier expelled Chinmoy Krishna Das who was arrested earlier this week and was slapped with sedition charges.

Brahmachari said Chinmoy was not a spokesperson for Iskcon and his statements were completely personal. "Therefore, Iskcon Bangladesh is not responsible in any way for the statements and actions of ...

The High Court's refusal came a day after the Bangladesh government had filed a writ petition, demanding a ban on Iskcon, ...