‘Anyone can become a kathavachak after reading a few books’: Haryana minister Anil Vij on Aniruddhacharya
Aniruddhacharya, also known as Pookie Baba, is facing criticism for his alleged objectionable remarks on women.
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Haryana minister Anil Vij advised citizens not to pay attention to kathavachaks (storytellers) and instead gain spiritually from the wisdom of saints. (EXpress File)Haryana cabinet minister Anil Vij Monday advised citizens not to pay attention to kathavachaks (storytellers) and instead gain spiritually from the wisdom of saints.
Referring to Aniruddhacharya, also known as Pookie Baba, who is facing criticism for his alleged objectionable remarks on women, Vij said, “Anyone can become a kathavachak after reading a few books. Just recently, Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj gave several controversial statements. But a saint is someone who has gone through penance, renunciation, attained spiritual wisdom, and established a divine connection.”
Aniruddhacharya, whose videos often go viral on social media for his interactions with devotees, had apologised last week for his remarks implying unmarried women aged 25 or older are usually promiscuous.
In a video message on social media, Aniruddhacharya apologised for his remarks but also emphasised that he was referring to “some women, not all”. He added that videos of his speech were edited “to create a false narrative”.
While interacting with media persons, Vij also reiterated his announcement of a state-wide tour beginning August 15. “I am not upset [with the party] at all. In fact, no one can be a bigger devotee of the Bharatiya Janata Party than I. Duties have been assigned for each of the 42 assembly constituencies. I am the seniormost BJP MLA in Haryana. I have won assembly elections seven times. No one else has come even closer. That’s why I look after the entire state. Workers from all corners of Haryana call me, and I will visit each of them, meet them, and fully energise them so that they work for the party day and night.”
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