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Dhirendra Shastri Condemns Ujjain-Lakhisarai Tragedies, Calls for Temple VIP Entry Ban
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 05:32 PM
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The revered Baba Bageshwar, Dhirendra Shastri, expressed deep sorrow over the recent accidents in Ujjain and Lakhisarai and urged authorities to prohibit VIP entry into temples, insisting all devotees should be treated equally.
The tragic accidents that struck Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh and Lakhisarai in Bihar last week claimed several lives and left many injured. In a televised address, Baba Bageshwar Dhirendra Shastri, a prominent spiritual leader from Ujjain, voiced his profound sorrow for the victims and their families. He called on local authorities to tighten safety measures on roads and to ensure that such incidents do not recur. Shastri also urged that temples across the state close VIP entry gates, stating that all devotees, irrespective of status, deserve equal access to the sanctum. His appeal has sparked discussions among temple committees and government officials about revising current protocols for high‑profile visitors.