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P. Sharma Urges Strict Blasphemy Law Amid Baba Bageshwar Protest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 05:36 PM
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In the midst of protests against Baba Bageshwar, priest P. Sharma has called for a stringent blasphemy law to curb attacks on Hinduism and deities.
The protest against Baba Bageshwar, which has drawn a large crowd of devotees and critics alike, has taken a new turn as priest P. Sharma addressed the gathering.
P. Sharma urged the government to enact a strict blasphemy law, arguing that existing measures are insufficient to protect Hinduism and its deities from what he calls "harassment and defamation."
He warned that without harsher penalties, those who speak against the religion or its gods would face little consequence, potentially leading to increased hostility and violence.
The call follows a series of incidents where religious sentiments were allegedly insulted, prompting calls from various quarters for stronger legal safeguards.
P. Sharma urged the government to enact a strict blasphemy law, arguing that existing measures are insufficient to protect Hinduism and its deities from what he calls "harassment and defamation."
He warned that without harsher penalties, those who speak against the religion or its gods would face little consequence, potentially leading to increased hostility and violence.
The call follows a series of incidents where religious sentiments were allegedly insulted, prompting calls from various quarters for stronger legal safeguards.