An incident took place on Tuesday in Mauranipur, Uttar Pradesh, which created a stir in the entire country. Hindu preacher and head of Bageshwar Dham, Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, also known as ‘Bageshwar Baba, was attacked. The attack took place during Pandit Shastri’s ‘Hindu Ekta Padyatra’, in which he was promoting religious unity and brotherhood in society across the country.
The attacker threw a mobile phone along with flowers at Shastri, injuring his face. The attack had raised concerns not only among Shastri’s followers but also over the rising communal tension across the country. However, now Pandit Shastri himself has clarified his position regarding this attack.
Pandit Shastri’s clarification after the attack
Giving statement about this attack, Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri said that the mobile phone thrown by the attacker hit his face, due to which he got slightly injured, but now everything is fine. He said, “A little mobile was damaged, everything else is fine. I have returned the mobile.” Shastri said that the attack was not deliberate and he suspected some planned conspiracy behind it, but now he termed his injury as minor and said that this incident will not affect his journey.
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Attack while marching:
Bageshwar Baba, Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri were out on ‘Sanatan Hindu Unity’ march these days. This yatra was to last for 9 days and its objective was to unite the Hindu society. The Yatra began on 21 November 2024 at 9 am near Mauranipur, with celebrations beginning with the national anthem, Hanuman Chalisa and chanting of mantras. As Shastri was starting the journey, suddenly a person from the crowd threw a mobile phone along with the flowers. The attack was so serious that the mobile phone hit Shastri directly on his face and he got injured in his ear. Responding to this attack, Pandit Shastri said that if there is any loss in this incident, he will hand over the mobile to the police.
Purpose of Pandit Shastri’s visit
The aim of Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri’s ‘Hindu Ekta Padyatra’ is to end the growing religious disagreement and social division in the society. Shastri believes that such visits are needed to unite the Hindu society so that brotherhood increases in the society and the strength of Hindu religion can be felt. Shastri has always talked about preserving Hinduism and promoting Indian culture during his speeches and religious sermons.
He says that the ‘Sanatan Hindu Unity’ march is not only for the protection of religion, but it also gives the message of unity and harmony in the Indian society. His visit is receiving support from a large number of people, and Shastri’s followers are excited about the visit. During the yatra, Shastri also organized religious events at many places and told people about the importance of Sanatan Dharma.
The atmosphere after the attack and Pandit Shastri’s statement
The attack on Pandit Shastri came at a time when his ‘Sanatan Hindu Unity’ march was getting massive support. Although Pandit Shastri was slightly injured by the mobile phone thrown by the attacker, Shastri himself clarified that the attack was not intentional. He said, “A little mobile was damaged, everything else is fine. I have returned the mobile.”
Shastri described the incident as minor and said that this incident will not affect his journey or message and he is completely fine.
What is the impact of this attack in political context?
Politics also seems to be heating up regarding this attack. Many political parties have taken this attack seriously and have raised questions about Shastri’s safety. Some political leaders have tried to give a communal color to this attack, while other leaders have condemned it considering it a personal attack.
Apart from this, this incident has also brought into question those people who link religion with politics. Some people say that such incidents only benefit those doing politics in the name of religion, while disagreements and violence increase in the society.
Tension spreading in society and direction of solution:
While on one hand this attack has highlighted the growing communal tension in the society, on the other hand this is also the time when the society should come united and face such matters. Keeping religion and politics aside, society must stand together against such attacks and incidents.
All religions and communities will have to work unitedly to eliminate disagreement and violence in the society. The journey of Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri should be seen in a positive direction, where people rise above religious discrimination and work for the welfare of their society.
The attack on Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri is not only going to affect his personal life, but this incident is a warning to the entire country. We have to understand that spreading violence and hatred against any religion, caste, or community can be fatal for the society. The path Shastri has chosen leads to peace and unity, and can be an inspiration for everyone.
This incident is also proof that instead of promoting religious disagreement and hysteria in the country, we should unite and take steps towards establishing peace and harmony in the society.
