12-08-2007, 03:26 PM
Refer to 175 above.
Communists have a solution template which they apply to any Hindu revivalist movement in Bangal and elsewhere. Then Anand Marg, now Iskcon.
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Krishnagar, Dec. 7: The CPM in Nadia has described Iskcon (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) as a âmajor threatâ to communists.
A document published on the occasion of the recent district party conference says Iskcon helps âcommunal forcesâ like âthe RSS and the BJPâ.
The Congress has been accused of âhobnobbingâ with the religious group headquartered in Nabadwip, 100km from Calcutta, for support.
âOrganisations like the RSS and some NGOs are fanning communal passions in the district,â says the document drafted by CPM district secretary Ashu Ghosh.
âOur local leaders have been campaigning against Iskcon activities for years. We have compiled information on Iskcon on the basis of reports from our local leaders and sent it to higher authorities in the party,â Ghosh told The Telegraph.
In the chapter âBirodhi Shaktir Biruddhe Larai (Fight against opposition forces)â, the document says: âIskcon-er bhumika kromosho bipajjanak hoye uthchhey (The role of Iskcon is gradually becoming dangerous).â
Ramesh Das, the Iskcon publicity manager, wondered âwhy the CPM has branded us like this after ruling the state for 30-odd yearsâ.
He said several communist leaders like politburo member Sitaram Yechury and Tripura chief minister Manik Sarkar have not only visited its temples but also stayed over. âWe were delighted to host them.â {They should learn fast the history of Commies rather than be delighted.}
Das added: âWe want to convey for their (the CPMâs) information that we have devotees from all walks of life and from all over the world.â
The CPM denied the claim about its leaders staying there. âIâve never heard of it,â said veteran leader Benoy Konar.
The Nadia CPM had earlier accused Iskcon of acquiring around 500 acres in Mayapur in the name of small NGOs to bypass the land ceiling law. Acting on its report, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee asked his land minister to conduct a probe.
Minister Abdur Rezzak Mollah came to Nadia for the inquiry, following which the government shot down the proposal for a Rs 500-crore vedic village planned by Iskcon devotee and Henry Fordâs grandson Alfred Ford.
The latest document, distributed among senior leaders of the district during the November 30-December 2 conference, says Iskcon has become an âagent of the Congress, Trinamul Congress and the BJPâ.
âIt has established itself as a major force against communists here.â
Party sources said the conference discussed the issue in the presence of state secretary Biman Bose and industries minister Nirupam Sen.
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071208/asp/...ory_8644383.asp
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Communists have a solution template which they apply to any Hindu revivalist movement in Bangal and elsewhere. Then Anand Marg, now Iskcon.
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin--><span style='color:red'>CPM smells threat in Iskcon </span>
RABI BANERJEEÂ
Â
Krishnagar, Dec. 7: The CPM in Nadia has described Iskcon (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) as a âmajor threatâ to communists.
A document published on the occasion of the recent district party conference says Iskcon helps âcommunal forcesâ like âthe RSS and the BJPâ.
The Congress has been accused of âhobnobbingâ with the religious group headquartered in Nabadwip, 100km from Calcutta, for support.
âOrganisations like the RSS and some NGOs are fanning communal passions in the district,â says the document drafted by CPM district secretary Ashu Ghosh.
âOur local leaders have been campaigning against Iskcon activities for years. We have compiled information on Iskcon on the basis of reports from our local leaders and sent it to higher authorities in the party,â Ghosh told The Telegraph.
In the chapter âBirodhi Shaktir Biruddhe Larai (Fight against opposition forces)â, the document says: âIskcon-er bhumika kromosho bipajjanak hoye uthchhey (The role of Iskcon is gradually becoming dangerous).â
Ramesh Das, the Iskcon publicity manager, wondered âwhy the CPM has branded us like this after ruling the state for 30-odd yearsâ.
He said several communist leaders like politburo member Sitaram Yechury and Tripura chief minister Manik Sarkar have not only visited its temples but also stayed over. âWe were delighted to host them.â {They should learn fast the history of Commies rather than be delighted.}
Das added: âWe want to convey for their (the CPMâs) information that we have devotees from all walks of life and from all over the world.â
The CPM denied the claim about its leaders staying there. âIâve never heard of it,â said veteran leader Benoy Konar.
The Nadia CPM had earlier accused Iskcon of acquiring around 500 acres in Mayapur in the name of small NGOs to bypass the land ceiling law. Acting on its report, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee asked his land minister to conduct a probe.
Minister Abdur Rezzak Mollah came to Nadia for the inquiry, following which the government shot down the proposal for a Rs 500-crore vedic village planned by Iskcon devotee and Henry Fordâs grandson Alfred Ford.
The latest document, distributed among senior leaders of the district during the November 30-December 2 conference, says Iskcon has become an âagent of the Congress, Trinamul Congress and the BJPâ.
âIt has established itself as a major force against communists here.â
Party sources said the conference discussed the issue in the presence of state secretary Biman Bose and industries minister Nirupam Sen.
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071208/asp/...ory_8644383.asp
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