Tensions escalated in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar metropolis, Maharashtra, on Friday after a gaggle of Muslims gathered outdoors the Metropolis Chowk police station, demanding motion towards Hindu non secular chief Ramgiri Maharaj for his alleged objectionable remarks about Prophet Mohammad, in response to officers.
The gathering, comprising a lot of Muslim group members, sought strict motion towards Ramgiri Maharaj, accusing him of constructing derogatory feedback about Prophet Mohammad and Islam. In response, Inspector Nirmala Pardeshi of the Metropolis Chowk police station tried to pacify the gang, interesting for peace and assuring them that their issues can be addressed, information company PTI reported. She additionally promised that acceptable motion can be taken towards the chief.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: FIRs Lodged In opposition to Ramgiri Maharaj, Maharashtra CM Shinde Shares Stage With Him Amid Row
The police have registered circumstances towards Ramgiri Maharaj at Yeola in Nashik and Vaijapur in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar districts. The FIR in Vaijapur was filed underneath Part 302 (uttering phrases with deliberate intent to wound non secular emotions of any particular person) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) primarily based on a grievance lodged by an area resident.
Rafehasan Ali Khan, the complainant within the case, acknowledged that he turned conscious of a video wherein Ramgiri Maharaj was heard making controversial statements, together with that one crore Muslims have deserted Islam and a remark towards Prophet Mohammad. “These phrases by Ramgiri Maharaj have damage the non secular sentiments of Muslims and created a rift between the 2 communities,” the complainant mentioned, as per PTI.
Ramgiri Maharaj, the mahant of Sarla Wager Dham in Shrirampur taluka of Ahmednagar district, defended his controversial remarks throughout am occasion. He claimed that his statements had been a response to the atrocities being dedicated towards Hindus in Bangladesh and had been geared toward uniting the Hindu group. Chatting with Marathi information channel ABP Majha earlier within the day, he acknowledged, “Hindus ought to stay alert. I’ve spoken what I wished to. I’m agency on it and I’m able to face its penalties.”
Regardless of the rising row over his feedback, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde shared the stage with the non secular chief throughout an occasion in Nashik district on Friday, referring to him as a “saint.” Minister Girish Mahajan and former Ahmednagar MP Sujay Vikhe Patil additionally confirmed reverence by touching his toes on stage.
In the course of the occasion in Nashik, Chief Minister Shinde praised the work of spiritual leaders like Ramgiri Maharaj, stating, “As many as 25 lakh folks visited Pandharpur on Ashadhi Ekadashi this 12 months. The ‘warkari’ group creates public consciousness by means of sermons. Consequently, many individuals have overcome their grief. Saints like Ramgiri Maharaj perform the work of giving course to folks”, as quoted by PTI.
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Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: AIMIM Urges Motion In opposition to Ramgiri Maharaj
In a associated improvement, former MP and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) state unit president, Imtiaz Jaleel, wrote to town police commissioner, urging motion towards Ramgiri Maharaj. In his letter, Jaleel asserted that the controversial statements had been made intentionally in Panchale village, situated in Sinnar tehsil of Nashik, with the intent to malign the picture of the Muslim group, PTI reported.
Jaleel additional alleged that such statements had been designed to create divisions between Hindu and Muslim communities and will probably incite communal riots. He insisted on strict motion towards Ramgiri Maharaj, accusing him of following orders from exterior forces. “Permissions are given to Sakal Hindu Samaj to carry protests on the day of group prayers of Muslims. It’s a political conspiracy,” Jaleel remarked whereas chatting with reporters in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, as quoted by PTI.