Bhaiyyu Maharaj
Bhaiyyu Maharaj | |
|---|---|
| Born | Uday Singh Deshmukh 29 April 1968 Shujalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Died | 12 June 2018 (aged 50) Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Cause of death | Self-inflicted gunshot to head |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Spiritual guru |
Bhaiyyu Maharaj (29 April 1968 – 12 June 2018), born Uday Singh Deshmukh, was a spiritual guru from Indore in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
Personal life
[edit]Maharaj was born Uday Singh Deshmukh[1] on 29 April 1968 in Shujalpur, Madhya Pradesh.[2] He was born in a family of land owner agriculturists and worked in the past as a professional model.[2][3]
His first wife Madhavi Deshmukh died in 2015 and they had a daughter Kuhoo Deshmukh .[4] In 2017, he married Ayushi Sharma.[4][5][3]
Public life
[edit]Although Bhaiyyu was based in Indore, he was a popular leader in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh because of his spiritual and social works.[1][2] A follower of Hindu deity Dattatreya, he was also called "Yuva Rashtra Sant".[2]
His followers consisted of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Lata Mangeshkar et al.[1] He was also reported to be a consultant to union ministers Sushil Kumar Shinde and Vilasrao Deshmukh.[6]
During the Anti Corruption movement led by Anna Hazare for a Lokpal or corruption watchdog, he played the role of a mediator for the Congress government in preparing a draft of Lokpal bill, which was acceptable to both the parties.[1][7]
In April 2018, he was offered Minister of State (MoS) post by BJP led Madhya Pradesh Government along with four more spiritual leaders, after being inducted as members of a committee set up for the conservation of the Narmada river.[8] However, Bhaiyyu declined the offer[4][6] and mentioned in an interview to have no inclination towards any particular party or community.[6]
In 2018, Maharaj called for Narmada Ghotala Rath Yatra,(Narmada river scam procession), a public agitation with a purpose of exposing the BJP led Madhya Pradesh government's alleged corruption in the Narmada sand mining scams. The agitation was later called off.[9]
Death
[edit]On 12 June 2018, Maharaj shot himself in the head at his residence in Indore.[1] He was taken to the Bombay Hospital in Indore where he died due to his injuries.[1][7][10] His elder daughter Kuhu, performed the Antyesti (last rites).[11]
Additional Director General of Police (ADG) had said that a case of probable domestic discord has come up but that they will investigate all angles of his death.[4][12]
The Congress party has demanded a CBI probe into his death.[4]
References
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- ^ a b c d "Bhaiyyu Maharaj: From model to godman to mediator". Indian Express. 23 August 2011. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ a b "The Model-Turned-Guru Who Loved His Mercedes, Rolex: 10 Facts On Bhaiyyu Maharaj". NDTV. 12 June 2018. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Bhaiyyu Maharaj suicide: Won't conclude anything in haste, says police". Economic Times. PTI. 13 June 2018. Archived from the original on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ "भय्यूजी महाराज की अंतिम यात्रा पहुंची मुक्तिधाम, अंतिम संस्कार की तैयारियां प्रारंभ". Dainik Jagran. 13 June 2018. Archived from the original on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ a b c d "When Bhaiyyuji Maharaj rejected MoS status saying it 'holds no importance for a saint'". IndiaToday.in. 12 June 2018. Archived from the original on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ a b "Self-styled spiritual leader Bhayyu Maharaj kills himself - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 July 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ "Bhayyu Maharaj, 4 other religious leaders get MoS status ahead of MP elections bhopal Hindustan Times". hindustantimes.com. 3 April 2018. Archived from the original on 13 April 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ "Bhaiyyu Maharaj told me he was under pressure". Rediff News. 13 June 2018. Archived from the original on 15 June 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
- ^ "संत भय्यूजी महाराज ने खुद को गोली मारकर की खुदकुशी - IBC24". IBC24. Archived from the original on 27 July 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ "Bhaiyyu Maharaj's Funeral: Daughter Performs Last Rites". News18. Archived from the original on 14 June 2018. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ^ "Bhaiyyu Maharaj, In Suicide Note, Said "Stressed Out, Fed Up": Cops". NDTV. 13 June 2018. Archived from the original on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 13 June 2018.