Not just India, we will also make Pakistan a Hindu nation: Bageshwar Dham's Dhirendra Shastri
Dhirendra Shastri was addressing event in Surat when he triggered controversy with his remarks
Ahmedabad: In a controversial statement made by Bageshwar Dham's Dhirendra Shastri during an event in Surat, Gujarat, on May 27, 2023, he proclaimed, "The day people of Gujarat become united like this, not only India but we will also make Pakistan a Hindu nation." The remark has sparked widespread debate and raised concerns about communal harmony.
Dhirendra Shastri, a prominent figure associated with Bageshwar Dham, made the statement while addressing a gathering in Surat. His statement has drawn mixed reactions from various quarters.
Critics have condemned Shastri's remark, viewing it as inflammatory and divisive. They argue that such statements undermine the principles of religious pluralism and peaceful coexistence. Many believe that promoting unity should not come at the expense of fanning communal tensions or seeking to change the religious fabric of another country.
On the other hand, some individuals have shown support for Shastri's statement, viewing it as an expression of nationalist sentiment.
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CM Siddaramaiah labels Kumaraswamy 'Manuvadi" over Bhagavad Gita curriculum push
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday took a swipe at Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy, by calling him a "Manuvadi" after his alliance with the BJP, for seeking the inclusion of Bhagavad Gita in curriculum for students.
The CM's dig came in response to Kumaraswamy's recent letter to Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan, requesting the inclusion of the Bhagavad Gita in the curriculum of students.
"After Kumaraswamy joined hands with the BJP for elections, he has become a Manuvadi," Siddaramaiah told reporters here after paying tributes to B R Ambedkar on his 69th death anniversary here.
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Remembering Ambedkar, Siddaramaiah highlighted his contribution to the Constitution and his relentless fight to provide social justice.
The CM noted said fed up with social and caste system in Hinduism, and unable to reform it, Ambedkar accepted Buddhism.
He said, "Ambedkar, towards the end of his life, quit Hinduism and joined Buddhism. He was born in Hinduism, but cannot die in Hinduism, because he could not reform Hinduism, despite several efforts, so he accepted Buddhism."
