Kaante Wale Baba Harassed By Woman At Maha Kumbh: Netizens Demand Justice

As the Mahakumbh Mela continues to attract devotees from across the country, a video of a girl harassing Ramesh Kumar Manjhi, popularly known as 'Kaante Wale Baba,' has gone viral, drawing widespread attention and backlash on social media. The clip shows the girl arguing with the elderly seer, while he appears helpless amid a crowd that sides with the girl.

Who Is Kaante Wale Baba?

The viral post introducing the seer states, "This is Ramesh Kumar Manjhi, also known as Kaante Wale Baba. He belongs to the ST community." According to tradition, Kaante Wale Baba has been a regular presence at the Kumbh Mela.

As a mark of his devotion and spiritual discipline, he lies down on thorns-a practice believed to signify penance, unwavering faith in Bhagwan, or a demonstration of his ability to endure physical and mental pain. The post emphasizes that the seer does not demand money from devotees; instead, offerings are made voluntarily in cash or kind.

Viral Incident Sparks Outrage

The viral video, which has garnered 64.9k views, 2.6k likes, and numerous comments, shows the girl accusing the Baba of greed and demanding coins, claiming she would convert them to notes. She criticizes him in the name of 'moh maya' (worldly attachment), while the Baba appears distraught. Several members of the crowd echoed the girl's tone, further escalating the situation.

Netizens reacted strongly to the video, calling for action against the girl for disrespecting the seer. One user commented, "This proves my point that Reeliyas & YouTubers should be kept away from our Dharmic events." Another demanded police intervention, tweeting, "@Uppolice should take strict action against these YouTubers."

Many users condemned the girl's actions, labeling them as disrespectful and uncalled for. One wrote, "New low every day." Another remarked, "Karma never leaves anyone. I'm waiting for her to face the consequences."

The incident has reignited debates about the intrusion of social media influencers and their disruptive behavior at religious gatherings. Many users have called for stricter regulation and urged authorities to ensure the sanctity of such events is preserved.