India is the land of a number of religions with the bulk following the Hindu lifestyle. Nevertheless, up to now many years, the northern belt, largely the Hindi-speaking area, has seen an increase of ‘Babas’ resulting from prevalent superstitions among the many individuals. These ‘Babas’ will not be new to controversies (vivads). There’s a lengthy record of alleged ‘godmen’ who’ve acquired properties/ property value crores of rupees and are dealing with critical allegations however no motion is taken in opposition to them as the federal government fears non secular backlash. Because the administration fears taking motion, these godmen thrive till a critical incident occurs identical to yesterday’s Hathras stampede on the non secular congregation organised by Suraj Pal alias Sakar Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba.
In lots of instances, these alleged godmen have political backing and even many political leaders grew to become their disciples. The Hathras stampede is simply one other incident that exhibits human lives are valued in India solely after they’re misplaced. Many criminals disguise themselves as godmen to keep away from legislation and Baba Sakar Vishwahari is one such instance.
There’s a lengthy record of godmen dealing with felony instances and this consists of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, Rampal Maharaj, Sant Asharam Bapu, and Nirmal Baba. In all these instances, the police and the state governments didn’t get up till crimes like rape, homicide and stampedes claimed a number of lives. A lot of the victims are illiterate and hail from poor rural households. Whereas they and their households battle to make ends meet, these Baba get pleasure from a lavish life-style utilizing the donation cash.
Whereas the poor stay in danger, the administration’s deep slumber ends solely when casualty strikes. These non secular congregations usually happen with out crowd administration, correct entry-exit preparations and healthcare amenities. As per native residents, police and administration work in connivance with these godmen permitting these non secular congregations. Assist of native political leaders additionally makes these godmen untouchable by the legislation. Nevertheless, even after these godmen get arrested, their followers hold their enterprise going and perform actions of their names.
Nevertheless, these godmen, even after getting arrested, get pleasure from political patronage, simply get bail/parole and revel in a wholesome life-style in jail. Whereas it is going to take many years to coach individuals to finish their superstitions, the query stays – when will the governments change into pro-active? When will they begin monitoring the frauds being carried out by these alleged godmen? Until then, India will hold counting the useless our bodies of victims, repeatedly.
