Outrage Erupts Over Bageshwar Baba's Remarks on Shivaji Maharaj

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut condemns remarks made by Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, questioning silence of leaders present at the event. Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar also criticizes Shastri's statements, asking who gave him the right to insult Shivaji Maharaj. The controversy has sparked reactions across political parties.

Outrage Erupts Over Bageshwar Baba's Remarks on Shivaji Maharaj
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut (Photo/ANI). Image Credit: ANI
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Shiv Sena (UBT) Member of Parliament Sanjay Raut has expressed strong disapproval following remarks made by spiritual leader Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, known as Bageshwar Baba, about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Raut has questioned the lack of response from senior political leaders who attended the event where Shastri made his controversial statements.

Raut criticized the political figures present, including the Chief Minister, for not reacting to the alleged historical inaccuracies delivered by Shastri. He emphasized the critical importance of historical awareness, stating, "The history of Maharashtra and Shivaji Maharaj is vital for understanding our identity as Hindus today."

Meanwhile, Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar voiced his protest against Shastri's remarks, challenging his understanding of Shivaji Maharaj's history. Wadettiwar questioned the validity of Shastri's statements and demanded accountability from those who support such narratives. The remarks, made at an event attended by high-profile figures like the Chief Minister and the RSS chief, have incited responses across the political spectrum.

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