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Bageshwar Baba faces police complaint in Kolkata over remarks on Bengali identity and food habits

A Congress leader filed a police complaint against Dhirendra Shastri for his remarks. Shastri's comments on Bengali identity and food practices have caused controversy. He questioned the consumption of non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja celebrations. West Bengal BJP leaders and ministers stated meat and fish are part of Bengali culture.…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Dhirendra Shastri questions Mamta Kulkarni's appointment as Mahamandaleshwar at Maha Kumbh amidst 'publicity stunt' allegations

Peethadheeshwar Pandit Dhirendra Shastri of Bageshwar Dham has expressed his reservations over the appointment of former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni as Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara during the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.

The Times of India · Jan 27, 2025

‘Divisive, promoted superstition’: NBDSA tells News18 India to take down Bageshwar Baba interview

The News Broadcasters and Digital Association has found a News18 India interview with self-styled godman Dhirendra Shastri, popularly known as Bageshwar Baba, as violative of its code of ethics and advisories on religious harmony and superstition.

Newslaundry · Nov 7, 2024

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Nitish Kumar slams 'Baba Bageshwar' for "Hindu Rashtra" remark; Lalu Yadav says "Who Baba?"

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday slammed self-styled godman, 'Baba Bageshwar' Dhirendra Shastri, for his reported remark of "Bihar will ignite the 'Hindu Rashtra' fire", and said that his statement has 'no value'.

Dynamite News · May 17, 2023

Waved gun, used ‘casteist slurs’: Bageshwar Baba’s brother booked for disrupting Dalit wedding

Days after he was purportedly seen flashing a gun and causing a ruckus at a Dalit wedding in a video, the brother of Bageshwar Dham’s Dhirendra Shastri has been booked under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Newslaundry · Feb 22, 2023

Madhya Pradesh: Man Arrested For Giving Death Threat To 'Godman' Dhirendra Shastri

One person was arrested in Chhattarpur for allegedly giving death threat to self-styled godman Dhirendra Shastri, also known as Bageshwar Dham Sarkar. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 24, 2023

Dhirendra Shastri Receives Death Threats; Police Registers Case

Self-styled godman Dhirendra Shastri, also known as Bageshwar Dham Sarkar, has received death threats over the phone. The accused is yet to be identified. Read Full story On Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 24, 2023

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How ABP’s crusade against superstition turned into mythmaking

It began as an attempted crusade against superstition, but instead ended in venerated mythmaking and apartheid in a fancy dress. That’s what happened when ABP News tried to do a reality check on the rumoured miraculous powers of a self-styled godman in Madhya Pradesh.

Newslaundry · Jan 21, 2023

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