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Independent Vaishnava Council Forming

USA (VNN) - An Independent Vaishnava Council is forming headed by Balavanta das, former chairman of the GBC, to investigate circumstances surrounding Srila Prabhupada's health care in 1977. Isa das and a number of other devotees are joining the council. Isa das is currently sending out sets of tapes to all parties for examination.

Vaishnavas that have volunteered to participate are: Balavanta das, Isa das, Naveen Krsna das, Bir Krsna Swami, Jagajivan das, Citrakara das, Madhava Ashraya das.

VNN has received several statements from devotees regarding the medical care of Srila Prabhupada in 1977:

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