The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the criminal proceedings against Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya in a case concerning his alleged controversial remark over Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas.
Following Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Swami Prasad Maurya's remarks on 'Kar Sevaks', Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Nalin Kohli said that his remarks were "condemnable" and "shocking", and comes at a time when the country is enthusiastic and looking forward to the 'Pran Pratishtha
Reacting to Swami Prasad Maurya's comment that "Hinduism is a hoax," Chhattisgarh Dy CM Vijay Sharma suggested that the SP leader should think before saying something about someone or a religion.
"Advocate Vineet Jindal filed a complaint with Delhi Police against Swami Prasad Maurya @SwamiPMaurya for saying "betrayal of Hindu religion". Filed a complaint with Delhi Police Commissioner. Vineet Jindal demanded the arrest of Maurya," he posted on 'X'.
"Once upon a time, they were ruling the entire state; now look at the situation they have reached today. There was a time when they were in such good state, now they have deterioriated to a great extent," Keshav Prasad Maurya said.
"But when they say these, no one's sentiments get hurt but when Swami Prasad Maurya says that Hindu is not a religion but a betrayal and what we refer to as Hindu religion is a business for some people, the whole country gets into a storm," Swami Prasad Maurya said.
Uttar Pradesh Tourism Minister, Jaiveer Singh slammed Samajwadi Party Leader Swami Prasad Maurya over his remarks on Goddess Lakshmi and said that he has gone mad and all of this happening at the call of party chief.
This statement was made in response to the controversy surrounding a post by Swami Prasad Maurya, made on November 13, where the Samajwadi Party leader questioned the birth of Hindu goddess Lakshmi and said, "How can Lakshmi be born with four hands?
"The time has come for his punishment and Gods and Goddesses will punish him soon. Realisation will dawn upon him that he was wrong. Sanatan Dharma people should condemn him everywhere he goes," Satyendra Das said.
After stoking controversy by making remarks on Goddess Laxmi, Swami Prasad Maurya on Monday said that his comments are of a practical nature, based on truth, scientific and not hinged on someone's imagination.
"In the real sense, your wife is your 'Ghar ki Laxmi', as the manner in which she manages the household, worries about it and works towards its maintenance and prosperity - nobody else can do it...So, when she is the real 'Grih Laxmi', why the objection to worshipping her? So, as per the cul