Who is Bhole Baba? Godmen whose Satsang witnessed major stampede in Hathras

In Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, there was a stampede that resulted in numerous deaths. This stampede occurred during Narayan Sakar Hari's satsang. He has so been the subject of dispute.

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New Delhi: A satsang on the Uttar Pradesh border between Hathras and Etah claimed the lives of 27 persons. Based on the data gathered up until the news was written, Saint Bhole Baba conducted this Satsang. To hear Saint Bhole Baba's preaching, a sizable crowd of over 50 thousand had gathered in Ratibhan Pur, close to the border between Hathras and Etah

A situation akin to a stampede had emerged in the pandal because of the extreme heat and humidity. There have been over 50 stampede deaths in the Satsang Pandal thus far. Two kids and twenty-five women are among the dead. There could be more deaths. Many women, the elderly, and children are hurt. It is said that they are in critical condition. CMO Etah has verified that crushing had claimed the lives of 25 women and 2 children. 

Who is Narayan Sarkar Hari?

In western Uttar Pradesh, the saint Narayan Sakar Hari is more well-liked. Clad in a three-piece suit, he instructs his followers on how to put their devotion to God above their materialistic wants. Hari, the person chosen to lead the inquiry committee, is also connected to the political scene. Several prominent UP politicians have been spotted on his platform on a few occasions. This also includes the name of Akhilesh Yadav, national president of the Samajwadi Party. ADG Agra and Commissioner Aligarh have appointed a committee to look into this incident.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has sent his sympathies to the families of the deceased in the Hathras district disaster, according to the CM office. He also hoped that the afflicted would heal quickly. He has given the district administration officials orders to get the injured people to the hospital right away, treat them properly, and start the relief effort right away. He has given the order to look into the incident's reasons under the direction of Commissioner Aligarh and ADG Agra.

A cult following like no other 

Even two years prior, in May 2022, in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, there was a Satsang held in honor of Corona during the national wave. Over 50,000 individuals disobeyed the law by attending the Satsang, despite the district administration's restriction of only 50 attendees. The city's traffic infrastructure broke down as a result of the throng that had assembled here. Additionally, a report against the organizers had been filed at that time by the district administration.

In the Etah district, Narayan Sakar Hari resides in the village of Bahadur Nagari. He worked in the intelligence community before entering the spiritual community. Narayan Sakar leads his spouse in Satsang. "Manav Mangal Milan Sadbhavana Samagam" is the name of his satsang. On Tuesday, July 2, this Satsang was held in the village of Phoolrai Mughalgarhi, which is located along the National Highway in Sikandrarao tehsil of Hathras district.