Controversial Call for Revocation of Muslim Voting Rights

Chandrashekhar Swami of the Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamsthana Mutt stirred controversy with remarks suggesting Muslims should lose their voting rights for societal peace. Speaking at a Bharatiya Kisan Sangh protest on November 27, 2024, he criticized the alleged waqf board acquisition of farmland.

The seer demanded the abolition of waqf boards nationwide, accusing politicians of enabling such actions for electoral gain. His statement, captured in a viral clip, has drawn widespread attention and condemnation for promoting divisive rhetoric. The protest, held at Freedom Park, centered on allegations of land misuse by waqf authorities.