Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Panchayat Raj, K Pawan Kalyan, criticised leaders for their silence on the oppression of Hindus and the injustice faced by leaders of Hindu outfits in Bangladesh.
On social media platform ‘X’, Pawan Kalyan questioned, “Where is your voice? Where is your outrage? Why does justice have a different face in different lands? India showed the world what true justice looks like, even for a terrorist.”
He targeted the pseudo-secularists, the self-proclaimed champions of human rights, and global leaders who advocate justice as their guiding principle, accusing them of remaining silent on the turmoil in Bangladesh. Pawan Kalyan called on the global community to rise above selective activism and speak up for individuals like Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu, who are being denied their fundamental rights.
“Justice is not justice if it is selective. The world should act, for the soul of humanity depends on it,” he asserted.
He drew attention to the case of Ajmal Kasab, a terrorist sent by Lashkar-e-Taiba to unleash terror in India. Kasab caught red-handed and later confessing to his crimes, faced criminal charges, but India upheld its commitment to justice and humanity.
“During the nine months of court proceedings, Kasab was provided with legal counsel to ensure a robust defence,” Pawan Kalyan noted.
Pawan Kalyan also highlighted that Kasab received interpreters to bridge language barriers, medical care despite his crimes, and top-tier security, safeguarding his right to life. When his death sentence was upheld by the Bombay High Court, he appealed to the Supreme Court, which carefully reviewed the evidence. Kasab was also allowed to file a mercy petition to the President of India.
India’s handling of Kasab’s case stands as a testament to its unwavering belief in human rights, social tolerance, fair trials, and secularism—values that remain the bedrock of its identity, even in the face of unparalleled provocation,” Pawan Kalyan observed.
Referring to the tragic silence surrounding Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu in Bangladesh, Pawan Kalyan condemned the arrest of the monk, who had raised his voice for Hindu minorities being oppressed by the interim government of Bangladesh, led by 2006 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammed Yunus. He pointed out that Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu was charged with sedition for his stance.
“Despite pleading his innocence, no legal assistance, representation in court, or access to a free and fair trial has been provided to Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu in Bangladesh. The cries for justice have been silenced by fear, apathy, and prejudice. The very idea of a fair trial—a universal human right—is being denied to him,” Pawan Kalyan criticised, tagging an image of ISKCON leader Krishna Prabhu.
