Dhirendra Shastri apologizes over Lord Krishna remarks

Published 04 Nov 2026, 11:39 IST

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Dhirendra Shastri, head priest of Bageshwar Dham, issued an apology after his comments on Lord Krishna sparked a nationwide controversy. He posted a video message from Nairobi on Monday, stating he never intended to… Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav criticised Shastri for alleged remarks about Lord Krishna and Lord Ram’s father, and called for restrictions on his entry into Uttar Pradesh.

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Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday criticised preacher Dhirendra Shastri over his alleged controversial remarks related to Lord Krishna and Lord Ram's father, and called for restrictions on his entry into Uttar Pradesh. The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister also said…

— Deccan Herald
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Bageshwar Dham head priest Dhirendra Shastri apologized after his recent comments on Lord Krishna sparked a widespread controversy across the country. Shastri released a video message on social media from Nairobi on Monday to clarify his stance on the matter. He stated that he never intended to…

— The Avenue Mail
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Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday criticised preacher Dhirendra Shastri over his alleged controversial remarks related to Lord Krishna and Lord Ram's father, and called for restrictions on his entry into Uttar Pradesh. The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also said…

— ABP Live

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Bageshwar Dham head priest Dhirendra Shastri apologized after his recent comments on Lord Krishna sparked a widespread controversy across the country. Shastri released a video message on social media from Nairobi on Monday to clarify his stance on the matter. He stated that he never intended to…

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The Avenue Mail Center The Avenue Mail Current article 04 Nov 2026, 11:39 IST

Dhirendra Shastri apologizes over Lord Krishna remarks

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 04 Nov 2026, 12:58 IST

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Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. 04 Nov 2026, 12:13 IST

Akhilesh Yadav slams Dhirendra Shastri, calls for restrictions on his entry into Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday criticised preacher Dhirendra Shastri over his alleged controversial remarks related to Lord Krishna and Lord Ram's father, and called for restrictions on his entry into Uttar Pradesh. The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister also said…

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