New Delhi: In the midst of the Hathras incident in Uttar Pradesh, another scandal has emerged, this time involving Baba Rajinder Kalia in Britain. This self-proclaimed godman is facing serious accusations of raping and sexually harassing female devotees. A case has been filed against him in the High Court of Britain, and the charges are causing a major uproar.Allegations against Baba Rajinder KaliaBaba Rajinder Kalia, 68, born in Punjab, India, is accused of sexually exploiting women and young girls at his temple in England. His former disciples, all of Indian origin, claim that he used his influence to take advantage of them. These women have demanded millions of pounds in damages, and their accusations are now being heard in court. Two years ago, they won a legal battle that brought attention to their plight, with Judge Richard Grimshaw noting that the case had many issues needing further examination.UP में हाथरस कांड के बीच ब्रिटेन में बाबा राजिंदर कालिया पर केस, खुद को भगवान बता बच्चियों से 1300 बार रेप करने का आरोप..खैर ब्रिटेन है छोड़ेगा नही, बाकी हमारे यहां तो इसके समर्थन में रेलियां निकल रही होती 🤔#BabaRajinderKalia #BritishCourt pic.twitter.com/fg6iTY762B— Er Yusuf Khan (@Er_yusufkhan) July 3, 2024Horrific testimoniesThe testimonies from the victims are deeply troubling. According to The Sun, Mark Jones, the lawyer representing the women, said that Kalia portrayed himself as a divine figure through supposed miracles, which left the victims feeling powerless. One woman tearfully testified that she was raped at least 1,320 times over 22 years while working in the ashram. Early exploitationAnother victim shared that Kalia began exploiting her at the age of 13, and when she was 21, he took her to a hotel and assaulted her. She revealed that Kalia had booked the hotel himself and threatened her with an acid attack if she spoke out. Another woman recounted being raped at 13, while a fourth woman alleged that Kalia had been kissing her inappropriately since she was 4 years old.Rise of Baba Rajinder KaliaKalia moved to Britain in 1977 and began preaching from his home in 1983. In 1986, he bought land in Coventry and established the temple of Baba Balak Nath, convincing his followers that he was a divine incarnation. He claimed to have been blessed by Baba Balak Nath, which attracted many devotees to his temple.Kalias responseRajinder Kalia has expressed his fear and denied the allegations, saying that the truth will come out eventually. He has thanked his supporters and family for standing by him. The case is being heard in the Royal Court of Justice, with the hearing expected to conclude soon and a decision anticipated in the coming months.
