A purported objectionable and derogatory statement against women by spiritual guru Aniruddhacharya has sparked political and social uproar across the country. Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction) Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has reacted sharply to this controversial statement.
Aniruddhacharya Controversy: A recent statement by spiritual storyteller Aniruddhacharya has stirred controversy nationwide. Allegedly making objectionable and insulting remarks about women has drawn sharp reactions from political and social circles. Taking a firm stand on the entire controversy, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction) Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has bly condemned Aniruddhacharya, calling him "shameful and reprehensible."
What is the matter?
Recently, a video went viral on social media in which Aniruddhacharya is purportedly seen making objectionable comments about unmarried girls under the age of 25. In his speech, he alluded to the idea that girls should be married at a young age, which is considered insensitive in the context of women's rights and freedom. Following the emergence of this video, sharp reactions have been seen from social media, women's organizations, and legal experts.
Priyanka Chaturvedi's Strong Opposition
Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi reacted bly to this statement, saying: "When a person calls himself 'Acharya' or 'Guru' and millions of people listen to his discourses, his responsibility increases even more. Using such indecent language about women is not only shameful, but it also spreads the wrong message in society."
During this time, Priyanka Chaturvedi cited the example of the famous saint Premanand Ji Maharaj, saying: "I have listened to many discourses of Premanand Ji Maharaj. He always talks about the respect and empowerment of women. This is the identity of a true guru."
Appeal to Women to Protest Through Video
Priyanka appealed to the women of the country to raise their voices against this insulting statement through video. She said: "Every woman in the country should react to this. Make a video and register your protest and tell that such a mentality cannot be accepted now."
Her appeal is receiving widespread support on social media and many women are expressing their displeasure by posting videos. Due to Aniruddhacharya making such comments on a religious platform, questions are also being raised about the dignity and responsibility of religious platforms. Should there be any monitoring of the teachings being given on these platforms? Should the accountability of influential people in society be fixed?
This development has made it clear that the misuse of freedom of expression can hurt the dignity of women and legal and social control over such speakers is necessary.
Outrage of Social Organizations
After this controversy, many women's organizations, human rights activists and legal institutions have become active. Some lawyers have described this statement as an insult to women under the sections of the Indian Penal Code and have demanded legal action. Now everyone's eyes are on Aniruddhacharya's reaction. Will he apologize for this statement? Or will he defend it by calling it his ideology? It will be interesting to see in what form the social responsibility as a religious guru is fulfilled.
