November 20th 2023.
Today, Dhirendra Shastri, popularly known as 'Bagheshwar Dham Sarkar' arrived in Pune for yet another one of his "Divya Durbar" events. He was welcomed by BJP's Jagdish and Yogesh Mulik who are hosting the event.
Shastri is renowned for his televised "Divya Durbars" in which he claims to perform miraculous acts. This has led to him becoming a figure of both acclaim and controversy. Recently, he made headlines for advocating Maratha reservation during a Ram Katha event in Chatrapati Sambhajinagar.
In January, Maharashtra-based rationalist Shyam Manav issued a challenge to Bageshwar Baba. Manav offered a reward of 30 lakhs for proof of divine claims, but warned of potential legal consequences under Maharashtra's Anti-superstition and Black Magic Act in case of failure. Despite initially accepting the challenge, Shastri later withdrew, prompting a police complaint from Manav. Reports also surfaced of alleged threatening messages from Baba's devotees to Shyam Manav.
The controversy surrounding Shastri continues to build, and his arrival in Pune today has further stoked the flames. It will be interesting to see how events unfold as the "Divya Durbar" event begins.
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