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Scindia Meets Dhirendra Shastri, Announces 108-Foot Shiva Statue Amid Religious Push

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia visited Bageshwar Dham head priest Dhirendra Shastri during a religious event in Shivpuri. He announced plans to install a massive 108-foot statue of Lord Shiva in his parliamentary constituency. Shastri used the platform to call for including Hindu scriptures in school education nationwide. The priest also made controversial statements about family size and social media while clarifying his recent pad yatra was purely religious.

Key Points: Scindia Visits Dhirendra Shastri Announces 108-Foot Shiva Idol

  • Scindia announced installation of 108-foot Lord Shiva statue in Shivpuri constituency
  • Shastri urged including Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana in school curriculum
  • Bageshwar Dham priest warned against social media calling it social jihad
  • Shastri clarified his pad yatra focused on Hindu unity not politics
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Scindia visits Dhirendra Shastri, announces to establish 108-feet idol of Lord Shiva

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia meets Bageshwar Dham priest Dhirendra Shastri, announces 108-foot Shiva statue in Shivpuri amid calls for Hindu unity.

"If others can have thirty children, why can't Hindus have four? We will not let this country become Ghazwa-e-Hind. - Dhirendra Krishna Shastri"

Shivpuri, Nov 27

Union Minister and Guna Lok Sabha MP Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday visited Bageshwar Dham head priest Dhirendra Krishna Shastri during a religious discourse in Shivpuri district and sought his blessings.

Addressing the gathering, Scindia announced plans to install a 108-foot statue of Lord Shiva in Shivpuri, which falls under his parliamentary constituency.

Later, in a post on X, Scindia said the interaction with Shastri brought “profound peace” and described the priest’s blessings as an inspiration for service and devotion.

Shastri, who began a ‘Shrimad Bhagwat Katha’ in Shivpuri on Thursday, told reporters that the Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana should be included in school curricula nationwide.

He also urged Hindu families to shield children from excessive social media use, terming it “social jihad.”

The head priest further said every Hindu family should have at least four children, adding, “If others can have thirty children, why can’t Hindus have four? We will not let this country become Ghazwa-e-Hind.”

Responding to questions on his recently concluded multi-state ‘Pad Yatra,’ Shastri clarified it was aimed at promoting Hindu unity and Sanatan Dharma, not politics.

“There is no need for a padyatra to enter politics,” he said.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While I respect religious sentiments, shouldn't our leaders focus more on development issues? Shivpuri needs better roads, schools, and healthcare facilities. The statue money could be used for public welfare.
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Ananya R
Shastri ji is absolutely right about social media! As a mother, I see how addictive it is for children. We need to bring back our traditional values and limit screen time. 📱❌
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Vikram M
Including Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana in school curriculum is a great suggestion. These texts teach valuable life lessons and moral values that every Indian child should learn. Jai Shri Ram! 🚩
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Kavya N
The four children comment is problematic. In today's economy, raising even two children is challenging. We need practical advice, not emotional appeals. Families should decide what's best for them.
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Siddharth J
Har Har Mahadev! 🙏 The Shiva statue will be a magnificent addition to Shivpuri. Hope it becomes a major pilgrimage site like other Shiva temples across India. Good to see our leaders embracing dharma.

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