Bhoomata Ranragini Brigade leader Trupti Desai on Wednesday night took darshan of goddess Mahalaxmi by entering into sanctum sanctorum of the temple by defying the “dress code” prescribed by police and priests.
In spite of the fact that the “advice” given by the police was to wear sari inside ‘girbh griha’ of the temple, the woman activist entered the inner sanctum in salwar kameez though some priests and devotees tried to block her way.
Maharashtra: Trupti Desai stopped by local women from entering inner sanctum of Mahalakshmi Temple (earlier visuals)https://t.co/J0LQNOnFBy
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 13, 2016
She and her Bhoomata Ranragini Brigade activists were, however, roughed up. Desai was later admitted to a hospital, where her condition is said to be fine.Talking to news agency ANI today, Desai alleged that people pulled their hair, tore her clothes, and abused them. “I think the attackers planned to kill me,” alleged Desai.
The attackers said ‘don`t let Trupti Desai get out alive’. The doctor said I could’ve got a paralysis attack, added Desai. She also said that even the priest was abusing them.The activist added that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis should look into the matter and take action against this.
There were people who came to attack us, even the priest was abusing us: Trupti Desai on being roughed up at Mahalakshmi Temple last night
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 14, 2016
The attackers said “dont let Trupti Desai get out alive”. Doctor said I could’ve got paralysis attack: Trupti Desai pic.twitter.com/Omys23eM85
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 14, 2016
Meanwhile, the doctor attending to Desai told ANI that the activist had low water intake, low BP and sugar level when she was brought to the hospital. Now, she is conscious and recovering, added the doctor.
Trupti Desai had low water intake, low BP & sugar level. Now she is conscious & recovering: Dr. Arjun Adnaik pic.twitter.com/EgoVYscKc2
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 14, 2016
Earlier on Wednesday, Desai and other activists were taken into preventive custody by police when they tried to proceed towards the temple in a procession allegedly in violation of prohibitory orders.
Desai headed towards the temple in night after she was detained by police during day time. She and other activists had organised the ‘Vijay’ rally in afternoon to mark “victory” for the cause of women who were recently allowed to enter the inner sanctum of the temple in a major departure from the long-standing tradition.
Reactions:
Hyper Hindus :
We are great ppl who worship women, but for that woman have to be silent, submissive and unquestioning!Trupti Desai
— AntiBhakt (@RELvsSCI) April 14, 2016
I felt @iPoonampandey and Rakhi have set lowest standard in Indian society but Trupti Desai beats both
— Sri Jadeja (@SriiJadeja) April 14, 2016
Bhoomata Ranragini Brigade leader Trupti Desai is taking it too far. Isn’t it meaningless to defy even the #dress code of #religious places?
— Σριηαρσηα (@SriharshaTweets) April 14, 2016
So Trupti Desai who is eager to offer prayers inside inner sanctum will lie abt temple itself. Trupti = Kejribai pic.twitter.com/y7RGEWjCz3
— Bullitt (@Sootradhar) April 14, 2016
This Trupti desai needs one tight slap across her face to bring her to her senses. Those funding & supporting her need to be kicked hard.
— chandni pai (@ChandniPai) April 14, 2016
Mahalaxmi of Kolhapur is my Kuladevi. I can vouch for this that women are allowed in the temple. My mother did pooja there 1/n
— Ashutosh Kulkarni (@PrachinVaani) April 14, 2016
After the court judgment of allowing women inside the temple, the temple trust is following the judgment even today 2/n
— Ashutosh Kulkarni (@PrachinVaani) April 14, 2016
As for the entry into Garbhagriha, no one, I repeat, no one is allowed. No man, no woman. This Trupti Desai is trying that 3/n
— Ashutosh Kulkarni (@PrachinVaani) April 14, 2016
Trupti is fast becoming the Kejriwal of Maharashtra. No facts, complete fraud. 4/4
— Ashutosh Kulkarni (@PrachinVaani) April 14, 2016
