Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Controversy Over Shastri's Government Plane Use
A video showed a spiritual preacher, Dhirendra Shastri, arriving in Raipur on a government plane.
A police officer was seen touching his feet, which caused a big argument.
Some people said it was wrong to use a government plane for a religious person and that the police officer's actions were not right.
Others said the officer was just showing personal faith.
The Congress party said it was a waste of public money, while the BJP defended the officer and accused the Congress of being against certain religious beliefs.
No action has been taken against the police officer yet.
Dhirendra Shastri arrived in Raipur on a government aircraft for a religious discourse.
A video showed a police officer touching Shastri's feet, sparking controversy.
Congress alleged misuse of public money and demanded a clarification from the government.
BJP defended the officer's actions as personal faith and accused Congress of being against Sanatana Dharma.
No action has been taken against the police officer involved in the incident.
- Who
- Dhirendra Shastri, Bhupesh Baghel, Sushil Anand Shukla, Santosh Pandey
- What
- Controversy over the use of a government aircraft and a police officer's conduct
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
- Why
- Disagreement over the misuse of public money and the conduct of a police officer
- Key Figures
- Dhirendra Shastri, Bhupesh Baghel, Sushil Anand Shukla, Santosh Pandey
- Location
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
- Event
- Religious discourse in Bhilai town, Durg district
- Controversy
- Use of government aircraft and police conduct
- Article 14
- Equality before the law
Sources
Bhupesh Baghel vs Bageshwar Baba Over 'Superstitious Beliefs'
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Video of Dhirendra Shastri arriving in Raipur in govt aircraft, cop touching his feet sparks row
Cop touches Bageshwar Dham head’s feet as he arrives in state aircraft, row erupts
Video Of Dhirendra Shastri Arriving In Raipur In Govt Aircraft, Cop Touching His Feet Sparks Row
