‘Maharashtra should kick out hypocritical Babas’: Bageshwar Baba’s remarks on Shivaji Maharaj sparks political backlash
Indian Express·2h ago·Anger
What Happened
Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, known as Bageshwar Baba, sparked controversy by claiming Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was tired of warfare and abdicated to Ramdas Swami. Speaking at Nagpur's foundation stone ceremony attended by CM Fadnavis and RSS chief Bhagwat, Baba's remarks drew sharp criticism. Maharashtra Congress chief Harshavardhan Sapkal condemned the statement, calling Baba hypocritical and criticizing RSS-BJP connections.
Key Entities
Dhirendra Krishna Shastri (Bageshwar Baba)Chhatrapati Shivaji MaharajHarshavardhan SapkalMaharashtra CongressDevendra FadnavisMohan BhagwatNagpur