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Bageshwar Baba's Krishna remarks spark political row in UP
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 07:38 AM
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Controversial remarks made by Bageshwar Baba regarding Lord Krishna have triggered a political controversy in Uttar Pradesh, with opposition parties suggesting the BJP may face electoral consequences.
A political controversy has erupted in Uttar Pradesh following remarks attributed to the spiritual leader known as Bageshwar Baba. The comments, which pertained to Lord Krishna, have drawn sharp criticism from opposition circles who are framing the incident as a significant misstep for the ruling party.
Political analysts and opposition leaders have begun to highlight the incident, suggesting that such statements could alienate a significant section of the electorate. The narrative emerging in political discourse is that the BJP may have to pay a price for the controversy in the state.
While the exact context of the remarks is being debated, the focus has shifted to the potential electoral impact in Uttar Pradesh. The opposition is leveraging the incident to question the sensitivity of the ruling party towards religious sentiments.
The situation has turned into a talking point in local political circles, with both sides engaging in a verbal exchange over the implications of the Baba's statements.
Political analysts and opposition leaders have begun to highlight the incident, suggesting that such statements could alienate a significant section of the electorate. The narrative emerging in political discourse is that the BJP may have to pay a price for the controversy in the state.
While the exact context of the remarks is being debated, the focus has shifted to the potential electoral impact in Uttar Pradesh. The opposition is leveraging the incident to question the sensitivity of the ruling party towards religious sentiments.
The situation has turned into a talking point in local political circles, with both sides engaging in a verbal exchange over the implications of the Baba's statements.