Hyderabad, Nov. 6: A criminal complaint has been filed against spiritual preacher Dhirendra Shastri in an Agra civil court over his alleged remarks about Lord Krishna.
Advocate Ajay Pratap Singh filed the complaint, accusing Shastri of making inappropriate comments during a Ram Katha programme in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh. The lawyer alleged that the remarks hurt the religious sentiments of Krishna devotees.
According to the complaint, Shastri spoke about physical similarities between Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. He also allegedly described Krishna as a deceiver and made remarks about his posture.
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Shastri reportedly discussed Krishna’s descendants during the programme. He named communities such as the Jadoons, Jadejas and Bhattis as descendants of Krishna. He also claimed descent from Krishna through his father’s side.
The complaint has been filed under defamation provisions. Civil Judge Kanchan Kumar is scheduled to hear the matter, with arguments set for December 14.
Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav recently urged spiritual leaders to avoid making controversial remarks.
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