Security arrangements have been increased around the famous Bageshwardham located in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. Bageshwar Dham's Peethadhishwar Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri's remarks about Lord Krishna have led to a controversy, following which protests took place on Friday, due to which the police have tightened the security by exercising caution. Let us tell you, a day earlier on Friday there was a face-off between members of All India Yadav Mahasabha and supporters of Dhirendra Shastri. During this time, the supporters had blocked NH-39, due to which there was a lot of trouble in traffic.
Police personnel have been deployed around the Dham on Saturday, due to which the situation has become normal. Chhatarpur SP Rajat Saklecha said that a large number of devotees reach Bageshwar Dham on Saturday and Tuesday. For this reason, police force is generally deployed on both these days. He clarified that the tension that had arisen on Friday had ended the same day.
Controversy started due to comment on Lord Krishna
In fact, during the Ramkatha organized at Karera in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh on October 29, Dhirendra Krishna Shastri had commented comparing the forms of Lord Ram and Lord Shri Krishna. He had said that Lord Ram stands straight, while Lord Krishna is seen bent at three places. This posture of Lord Krishna is called 'Tribhangi'.
In his address, he also mentioned Lord Krishna's flute and Vrindavan. Also a comparison was made between Ayodhya and Vrindavan. After his video went viral on social media, saints and Krishna devotees of Mathura and Vrindavan raised objection. Those who objected said that both Lord Ram and Lord Krishna are equally revered and it is not appropriate to compare them in this way. After this, resentment started increasing in religious and social organizations.
Dhirendra Shastri released the video and clarified
After the controversy escalated, Dhirendra Krishna Shastri clarified his point by releasing a video message. He said that there is no difference between Lord Ram and Lord Krishna. He also said that if his comments have hurt anyone's religious sentiments, he is sorry. Despite his clarification, All India Yadav Mahasabha announced protests on Friday. The organization alleged that the comment had insulted Lord Krishna and the Yadav community.
More than 100 people detained, later released
According to Superintendent of Police Rajat Saklecha, some workers involved in the protest were detained. Apart from this, people making objectionable comments on social media are also being identified.
Additional Collector Vinay Dwivedi said that more than 100 people were detained during this entire incident, although later all were released. At present the situation is normal and the police is continuously monitoring to prevent any untoward incident.