BJP MP Pradeep Purohit Clarifies Statement on PM Modi's Past Life as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  • March 18, 2025, 11:30 p.m.

BJP MP Pradeep Purohit has clarified his controversial statement suggesting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in his past life. Speaking on the issue, Purohit emphasized that his comments were not meant to disrespect the legendary Maratha king, but rather to highlight the PM’s dedication to the nation and his work towards nation-building.

In a statement, Purohit explained, “The Prime Minister has dedicated his life to the nation and is working towards nation-building. In the Parliament, I said that I am a Member of Parliament from Bargarh, and there is a very large hilly area where there is a Sant. Once, I went to his ashram, and during a discussion, he asked what I knew about the current Prime Minister of the country. I said that we all know him, and he is working towards nation-building.”

Purohit further elaborated that during the conversation, the Sant, while in penance, reportedly received a message suggesting that Narendra Modi was Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in his previous life, and in this life, he was born as Narendra Modi. “He told me that while he was in penance, he got a message that Narendra Modi was Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in his previous life, and in this life, he was born as Narendra Modi,” Purohit added.

The MP clarified that he had shared this information during the Parliamentary session not as a claim but as part of a personal conversation he had with the Sant. “I didn’t mean to insult Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, we all respect him,” Purohit stated, emphasizing his deep respect for the revered figure.

The statement has sparked debate, with some questioning the appropriateness of such claims, while others have defended Purohit, noting his intention to highlight the dedication of PM Modi to the nation’s progress. However, the clarification from the BJP MP suggests that his words were misconstrued, and he maintains that they were meant to express admiration for the Prime Minister’s contributions to the country’s development.

Author : Rajdhani Delhi Representative

Rajdhani delhi representative

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