'Study History Of Maharashtra Before Speaking': Sena UBT, Cong & NCP Leaders Slam Bageshwar Baba's Controversial Remarks On Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
· Free Press Journal

A political controversy has erupted over remarks made by Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, popularly known as Bageshwar Baba, on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The controversy stems from his recent statement in Nagpur, where he claimed that Shivaji Maharaj, after fighting several battles, had offered his kingdom to Samarth Ramdas, saying he was tired and wanted the saint to take charge for some time.
Notably, the remarks were made during the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the proposed Bharat Durga Temple in Jamtha, which was attended by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, and Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari. Shastri is a spiritual leader and head of the Bageshwar Dham Temple in Madhya Pradesh.
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Maharashtra Politics: 'Dhirendra Shastri Insulted Shivaji Maharaj By Linking Him To Ramdas Swami,' Says Congress Chief Harshwardhan Sapkal | VIDEOReacting strongly to his statements, Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticised the CM Fadnavis and RSS Chief, questioning their silence despite the remarks being made in their presence. Raut questioned their silence and said, "Why didn't the Chief Minister get angry? Why didn't the RSS chief get angry?"
#WATCH | Mumbai | On Bageshwar Baba’s statement on Shivaji Maharaj, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut says, “…The one in power should be enraged too that a Baba came to Maharashtra and changed the history of Shivaji Maharaj in the presence of the CM and all other leaders… One should… pic.twitter.com/0zMlpRbexe
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2026
Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar also strongly condemned the remarks, stating that Maharashtra will not tolerate any insult to Shivaji Maharaj. He called the comments 'shameful' and warned that the state would respond at the right time. He said, "The Maharaja did not bow, and that is why this Swarajya stood tall with pride. If some fool dares to insult such a proud deity of ours, and if the Chief Minister of Maharashtra silently tolerates this foolhardiness, then Maharashtra will not tolerate it."
Dhirendra Krishna Shastri’s Remarks On Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Trigger Rowछत्रपतींचा अवमान महाराष्ट्र सहन करणार नाही !
— Vijay Wadettiwar (@VijayWadettiwar) April 26, 2026
कवडीचे अक्कल नसलेला कोणीतरी भोंदू महाराष्ट्रात येतो आणि महाराष्ट्राच्या मुख्यमंत्र्यांसमोर छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराजांचा अपमान करतो ही बाब अत्यंत दुर्दैवी व लाजिरवाणी आहे.
छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराजांचा स्वतःचा कर्मावर विश्वास होता. महाराज… pic.twitter.com/V8l6ZjhjtA
Calling him a 'fool', NCP leader Amol Mitkari slammed Bageshwar Baba for spreading 'wrong and borrowed' history, adding that he should be 'sent for treatment to a real baba.' He further said that Maharashtra will not accept such claims and that outsiders coming to the state and speaking on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is a tactic Shivabhaktas must take note of.
बागेश्वर धामचा भोंदू बाबा धिरेंद्र शास्त्री च्या तोंडून “वदवुन घेतलेला” चुकीचा इतिहास महाराष्ट्र कधीही खपवुन घेणार नाही.या बाबाला खरात बाबाच्या सोबत खरेतर ट्रिटमेंट ला पाठवायला हवे.बाहेरच्या उपऱ्यानी महाराष्ट्रात यावं आणि छत्रपतींवर बोलावं ही एक नवीन चाल तमाम शिवप्रेमींनी लक्षात…
— आ. अमोल गोदावरी रामकृष्ण मिटकरी (@amolmitkari22) April 25, 2026
Four Hindu Children, One To RSS?
Apart from this, another statement by Shastri has also drawn attention. Addressing the audience, he said that Hindus should have four children and dedicate one child to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The remark has raised questions amid ongoing debates around population control and the role of religious leaders in making such appeals.
"चार मुलं जन्माला घाला आणि एक राष्ट्रीय स्वयंसेवक संघाला द्या" pic.twitter.com/LHkLKn4aOR
— थोडक्यात (@thodkyaat) April 25, 2026