Baba Bageshwar Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, currently leading the Hindu Ekta Yatra in Madhya Pradesh, has stirred discussions with his controversial yet impactful remarks on recent communal incidents. Based on the reports from Hindustan, responding to the violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, Baba Bageshwar warned about the increasing dangers of unchecked tensions, urging Hindus to rise above caste divides and unite for their collective safety.
Speaking to News 18, Baba Bageshwar highlighted the issue by stating, “If they are 20%, they are pelting stones. If they become 50%, they will start kidnapping our daughters.” This comment referred to the recent violence in Sambhal, where four people died and several were injured following stone pelting and firing during a survey of the Jama Masjid. The Hindu side has claimed that the mosque was built on the site of an ancient Harihar temple, which has fueled tensions.
Horrific violence in Sambhal: a wake-up call
Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, witnessed horrifying communal violence after a survey of the Jama Masjid, alleged to have been built over a Harihar temple, led to escalating tensions. Stone-pelting and gunfire erupted, leaving four dead and many injured, plunging the area into chaos. The violence in Sambhal is a stark example of what Dhirendra Shastri warned about—stone-pelting by Islamists escalating tensions and threatening communal harmony. It highlights the pressing need for unity and vigilance to safeguard society from such unrest.
Stone-pelting and crimes against women
The incident in Sambhal is not isolated. Across Bharat, there have been repeated occurrences of violence, with stone-pelting becoming a common tactic during protests and communal clashes. Baba Bageshwar’s concerns reflect a broader trend where tensions often escalate into violent confrontations, threatening societal harmony.
Furthermore, his warning about potential kidnappings and crimes against women resonates with real incidents across Bharat. Cases of abduction and forced conversions of Hindu girls by extremist groups have surfaced in states like Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala. In many instances, women and their families have reported intimidation and coercion, often leaving them with little recourse due to systemic failures.
The horrifying cases in Udaipur and Chhattisgarh exemplify the grim reality of Islamist-driven abduction and violence, as highlighted by Dhirendra Shastri. From the exploitation and deaths of two minor girls in Rajasthan to the brutal murder of a Hindu family in Chhattisgarh, these incidents underscore the severity of Islamic attacks.
Baba Bageshwar emphasized the need for Hindus to unite, stating, “There are 100 crore Hindus in this country; at least one crore should take to the streets to protect their culture and families.” He also urged people to rise above caste-based divisions, warning that such divides weaken their collective strength.
During the Yatra, Baba Bageshwar reiterated that Bharat must not become like neighboring Bangladesh, where religious minorities have faced severe persecution. His remarks align with growing concerns over the vulnerability of Hindu communities in areas where they are outnumbered.
Baba Bageshwar’s Hindu Ekta Yatra, which began from his ashram in Chhatarpur and will conclude at the Ram Raja Darbar in Orchha on November 29, aims to address these challenges. Along with eradicating caste discrimination, it seeks to foster unity among Hindus to resist any threats to their identity and safety. His message has drawn massive crowds, including public figures like Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, reflecting its resonance with the masses.
While his statements have sparked debates, the incidents he referenced—stone pelting, violence in Sambhal, and crimes against women—underscore the urgency of addressing such issues. By calling for unity and vigilance, Baba Bageshwar has raised a vital point about safeguarding societal harmony and cultural heritage. His yatra serves as both a reminder and a rallying cry for Hindus to stand together against divisive forces threatening their communities.
Correction: When they are 10%, they pelt stones. At 20%, Hindu daughters start vanishing into Muslim “no-go” zones, never to return. India was only 24% Muslim when they forced partition on us and over 1 Million Hindu women were abducted in the riots.
50% means Hindus must leave that area altogether. Slide from 50% to 100% happens very quickly. Remember most cities of today’s Pakistan were Hindu majority at time of partition. Today there are handful Hindus left there.