Sar tan se juda: Slogans raised against Narsinghanand after burn 'Muhammad' on Dussehra remark | VIDEO

Yati Narsinghanand controversial remarks: In Meerut, slogans of "Sar Tan Se Juda" were chanted during a recent procession protesting against the controversial Hindu leader, Yati Narsinghanand Giri. In response to these demonstrations, local police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Anas and 50 unidentified individuals involved in the protest.

उत्तर प्रदेश : मेरठ में यति नरसिंहानंद के खिलाफ निकले जुलूस में लगे "सर तन से जुदा" के नारे। पुलिस ने अनस और 50 अज्ञात लोगों पर FIR दर्ज की। #YatiNarsinghanand pic.twitter.com/nZxiXZF9X3

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Controversial remarks ignite tensions

The uproar follows a video that circulated on social media, showing Mahamandaleshwar Yati Narsinghanand Giri making inflammatory remarks during a public gathering. His statements included a provocative call for people to burn an effigy of Prophet Mohammad during the Dussehra festival. The Ghaziabad Police acted swiftly, registering an FIR against him in light of the widespread condemnation his comments elicited.

Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati has sparked controversy after an FIR was filed against him for his remarks about Controversial islamic figure 'Muhammad'.

He suggested that if people burn effigies during Dussehra, they should also consider burning the effigies of Muhammad.… pic.twitter.com/39JDeRjsbk

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In the viral video, Yati Narsinghanand addresses a crowd while discussing the traditional practice of burning effigies during Dussehra. He controversially stated, “We burn Meghnad every year. A person of character like Meghnad was never born on this earth. We burn Kumbhakarna every year; a scientist-warrior like Kumbhakarna was never born on this earth, and after Kumbhakarna, such a person of character. And what was his fault?” His remarks took a more incendiary turn as he drew parallels between Ravana, who is burned in effigy for kidnapping Lord Rama’s wife Sita, and modern-day figures.

Ravana committed a small crime, he said

Yati Narsinghanand further escalated his rhetoric by claiming, “Ravana committed a small crime, and today, after millions of years, we still burn Ravana. Now, there are criminals in front of whom Ravana has no existence.” This comparison has been viewed as not only disrespectful but also deeply divisive, contributing to the unrest in the region.