Renowned spiritual guide Sadhguru Riteshwar Maharaj has waded into the JNU slogans storm with a powerful assertion: the Constitution is non-negotiable. His stern position against the alleged anti-national sloganeering at the prestigious university has garnered millions of views and intensified national conversations on patriotism and protest.
Recapping the flashpoint: During an on-campus event marking a sensitive historical date, videos captured students raising fists and voices in chants perceived as glorifying violence against the state. Police complaints followed, with accusations of sedition flying thick and fast. JNU administration faces pressure to act decisively.
Sadhguru Riteshwar Maharaj, addressing devotees and followers, laid down the law: ‘Constitution se upar koi nahi—no exceptions.’ He dissected the incident, arguing that campuses should foster ideas, not incite enmity. Referencing India’s hard-fought independence, he questioned how slogans echoing Pakistan’s ISI could align with constitutional values.
His critique extends beyond JNU, targeting a pattern where leftist ideologies allegedly prioritize globalism over nationalism. Maharaj advocated for reforms: mandatory civic education, counseling for radicalized students, and zero tolerance for hate speech disguised as activism.
Media coverage has amplified his voice, with prime-time debates pitting his conservatism against liberal defenses of student rights. Supporters see him as a bulwark against ‘urban Naxalism’; detractors label him a right-wing apologist. Yet, Maharaj remains focused on unity, invoking spiritual principles of ahimsa (non-violence) even in dissent.
This isn’t mere commentary—it’s a catalyst. Universities nationwide are reviewing codes of conduct, and public opinion polls show growing support for stricter measures. Maharaj’s influence underscores how spiritual leaders shape secular debates in modern India.
As the JNU probe unfolds, Sadhguru Riteshwar Maharaj’s decree stands tall: Honor the Constitution, or face the consequences. In a democracy tested by division, his words may just restore some constitutional faith.