Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday referring to the arrest of ISKCON monk in Bangladesh at state Assembly said she will follow the Central government’s stand and cannot interfere in another country’s affair.

BJP's Sukanta Majumdar criticizes West Bengal's government, saying the state has become a criminal hub. He points out the recent seizure of counterfeit currency in Kolkata. Majumdar also criticizes the arrest of ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee condemns any violence linked to religion and expresses her sorrow over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. She urges the Centre to resolve the issue through dialogue with Bangladesh and supports coexistence and harmony among various religions.

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

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will adhere to the central government's policies concerning the developments in Bangladesh and has condemned the atrocities on people of any religion. Political parties in India have urged the Modi government to intervene following attacks on Hindus and the arrest of Iskcon monk Chinmoy Krishna Das.

Mamata Banerjee clarified that the Bangladesh issue was for the central government to address and Bengal government would abide by its decision.

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.

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.