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ISKCON removes top Kolkata priest, bars him from speaking on its behalf
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ISKCON removes top Kolkata priest, bars him from speaking on its behalf

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has removed its Kolkata vice-president, Radharaman Das, from all organizational roles and prohibited him from representing the organization publicly. The decision comes after years of Das engaging in public interventions on politically and religiously sensitive topics. ISKCON stated that the action was due to repeated violations of internal procedures, unauthorized actions, and taking positions contrary to the organization’s official stance. They emphasized that the disciplinary measure was not related to Das’s views but rather his conduct. Das acknowledged the decision and agreed to comply, stating he would no longer engage with the media or make public statements on the issues involved.

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ISKCON removes top Kolkata priest, bars him from speaking on its behalf

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has removed its Kolkata vice-president, Radharaman Das, from all organizational roles and prohibited him from representing the organization publicly. The decision comes after years of Das engaging in public interventions on politically and religiously sensitive topics. ISKCON stated that the action was due to repeated violations of internal procedures, unauthorized actions, and taking positions contrary to the organization’s official stance. They emphasized that the disciplinary measure was not related to Das’s views but rather his conduct. Das acknowledged the decision and agreed to comply, stating he would no longer engage with the media or make public statements on the issues involved.

Bias read (Center): The article presents both perspectives: ISKCON frames the removal as a disciplinary action based on procedural violations, while Das attributes it to his public activism on sensitive issues. Neither side dominates the narrative, and the language remains balanced between the two viewpoints. There is

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