Yadav Mahasabha to march to Bageshwar Dham on November 13; police step up vigil

The Yadav Mahasabha has announced a protest on Friday, November 13, against an alleged statement by Pt. Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, the Peethadheeshwar of Bageshwar Dham. The Mahasabha has warned that it will take out a rally from Chhatarpur to Bageshwar Dham and lock the Dham.

A video of Pushpendra Yadav, an office-bearer of the Akhil Bharatvarshiya Yadav Mahasabha, is going viral on social media. In it, he is seen speaking about the protest rally and the lockdown.

The Mahasabha alleges that the alleged statement by the kathavachak has hurt the religious sentiments of Lord Shri Krishna and the Yadav community. The decision to hold the protest on November 13 was taken on the instructions of the organisation's national president, Jagdish Yadav.

In view of the protest warning and the viral video, police have stepped up vigil at Bageshwar Dham and the district's major religious places. Additional police force has been called in from the zone to deal with any untoward situation. Police are also monitoring the activities and comments of both sides on social media.

SP Rajat Saklecha said misleading and irrelevant comments are being made by both sides on social media and are being watched. Those found doing so are being identified and bound over.

The SP also said every person has a constitutional right to put forward their views and to protest, but this requires following the legal process and taking permission from the administration. Action will be taken against those who disturb law and order, spread rumours or create unrest.