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Human rights observers oppinion regarding Commission on Hindu issue
"Our general impression of the Commission’s meetings and discussions with the chairman and the members of the Commission (represented by local officials) attended by KIBHR is that the authorities have not shown any real desire to look into the essence of the conflict and find a mutually beneficial intelligent and just solution for SKC." - Evgeniy Zhovtis.
U.S. Congress: RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY BULLDOZED IN KAZAKHSTAN
"I do not believe these actions befit a country that would be a leader of nations. I urge President Nazarbayev and the Government of Kazakhstan to end these practices, withdraw the court cases to seize the Hare Krishna’s land, and ensure that all individuals are compensated for their lost property" - CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH OF NEW JERSEY
ISKCON meets with members of Indian Parliament
A group of ISKCON leaders looking for support in resolving the situation with Hindus in Kazakhstan met with the members of Indian Parliament: Ramakanth Yadav from Somajwadi Party, Brajesh Patack and Dr. Sharma.
Consul of Britain visits the Hindu community
An officer of the British Embassy to Almaty, Consul of Her Majesty Barry Bobin-Martin, visited the Sri Vrindavan Dham Hindu community in the Karasai district of Almaty province.
New Meetings in New Delhi
B.B. Govinda Swami, Coordinator of ISKCON in Central Asia, Indradyumna Swami and a few other members of ISKCON met with the members of the Indian Parliament Laloo Prasad, Rajesh Mishra and Prasanna Kumar Patasani, as well as the leaders of the Catholic Diocese in Delhi.
US Embassy Statement Concerning Demolition of Homes in Hare Krishna Commune
The U.S. Embassy is concerned that Karasai district authorities are continuing their aggressive campaign against the Hare Krishna commune outside of Almaty. On November 21, Karasai district authorities demolished several homes at the commune. Homeowners were left in the cold, and many of their possessions were destroyed. The remaining residents were left without electricity and heat.
Meetings in New Delhi
On December 5 ISKCON's representatives continued to meet with Indian officials. There were meetings with Mr. Rajnath Singh, President of the BJP party, Dr. A. Mallick, Deputy Dean of the Jamia Millia Islamia University, Mr. Anand Sharma, the Minister of State for External Affairs, and the Joint Secretary for External Affairs Ministry, Dr. Bhagawati.
Meeting with Mr. Shubhindra Kulkarni, the former advisor to the Prime Minister of India
In the morning of December 4 ISKCON’s representatives met with Mr. Shubhindra Kulkarni, the former advisor to the Prime Minister of India. Mr. Kulkarni is well acquainted with ISKCON’s activities in Kazakhstan and supports them. He has visited Kazakhstan and met with B.B. Govinda Swami, Coordinator of ISKCON in Central Asia, before.
Meeting with K. Padmanabhais, the advisor to the Prime Minister of India
In the afternoon of December 2 ISKCON’s representatives met with Mr. K. Padmanabhais, the advisor to the Prime Minister of India and former Chief Minister of Home Affairs.
Meeting with the Indian Opposition’s Leader L.K. Advani
On December 2 ISKCON’s representatives met with L.K. Advani, the leader of Indian opposition.