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Who is Yati Narsinghanand, controversial Hindu sheer booked over 'Prophet hate speech'?
Yati Narsinghanand is a Ghaziabad based Hindu priest who has been booked over his derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad, an Islamic religious leader and the founder of Islam. The remarks led to massive protests in several parts of the country.
Meemansa Shekhawat | Oct 09, 2024, 09:14 AM IST
1.Who is Yati Narsinghanand?
Yati Narsinghanand, 61, was born in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. His real name is Deepak Tyagi. His grandfather Raghuvir Singh Tyagi was a freedom fighter and Congress leader.
2.Educational Background
Narsinghanand completed his primary education in Hapur. He earned a degree in Chemical Technology from a prestigious university in Moscow. However, he came back to India in 1996 and later kickstarted his journey as a priest.
3.Aspired to become an MP
Yati Narsinghanand, aspiring to become an MP, joined Samajwadi Party under the leadership of late former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. However, he had resigned after three months. By 2000, his family left him which prompted him to take shelter at Dasna-based Shiv Shakti Dham, Ghaziabad.
4.Runs Hindu organisations
Besides being a priest, he also runs Hindu organisations under names 'Hindu Swabhiman' and 'Dharm Sena'. According to a media report, he currently holds around 20 criminal cases against him, including murder attempt, hate speech and abatement to suicide.
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5.Detained by UP Police
Yati Narsinghanand, who allegedly delivered condemnable remarks against Prophet Muhammad, was detained by Uttar Pradesh police, it confirmed. Meanwhile, the statement triggered a massive row across the country.
