8 months ago
Archana Singh Boudh Detained for Mocking Hindu Gods
A woman named Archana Singh Boudh was detained by the police in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
She made disrespectful comments about Hindu gods and goddesses during a public religious event.
People were upset and protested, leading to her arrest.
This is not the first time she has made such comments.
Earlier, she had also made offensive remarks about Hindu deities and traditions during other events.
The police are investigating the matter.
Archana Singh Boudh made offensive comments about Hindu deities during a Bhim Katha event in Kanpur.
She mocked the appearance of Maa Durga, Lord Hanuman, Lord Ganesha, and Goddess Kali.
The incident triggered protests, leading to her detention along with the event organizer, Gulab Ram.
This is not the first time Archana has made such remarks; she has a history of controversial statements.
Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the incident.
- Who
- Archana Singh Boudh, a Buddhist kathavachak, and Gulab Ram, the event organizer
- What
- Mocking and abusive remarks about Hindu gods and goddesses during a public religious event
- Where
- Ambedkar Park in Malkhanpur, under the Rasulabad police station area, Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh
- When
- During a seven-day religious program in December 2025
- Why
- To address the audience during the Bhim Katha event
Key facts
- Location
- Malkhanpur, Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh
- Event
- Bhim Katha event
- Offender
- Archana Singh Boudh
- Action Taken
- FIR registered, detained
- Previous Incidents
- Similar remarks in 2023 and earlier this year
Quotes
Archana Singh Bouddh
Buddhist 'kathavachak' (religious speaker) who made offensive comments about Hindu deities during a public religious event.
“Pictures of Hindu gods and goddesses should not be placed inside homes. Instead, keep photos of 'beautiful' actors, claiming this would ensure that children born in the household would be beautiful.”
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