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Balmukund Acharya (born 1 January 1976) is an Indian politician currently serving as a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly representing the Hawa Mahal constituency, Jaipur. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
Balmukund Acharya | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mahesh Joshi |
| Constituency | Hawa Mahal,Jaipur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 December 1976 Jaipur, India |
| Political party |  Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Website | Facebook -Balmukund_Acharya.Bjp |
He is Acharya of Hathoj Dham Jaipur the sect of Hinduism.[8][9][10] He is married and has kids.[citation needed]
Following the 2023 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election, he was elected as an MLA from the Hawa Mahal, Jaipur.[11][12][13]
His statements and actions, perceived as promoting a Hindutva agenda, have generated significant controversy throughout his political tenure. Some of the controversies surrounding him are as follows:-
Inflammatory Statements:
- Hate Speech and Religious Intolerance: Acharya has been accused of making inflammatory statements promoting Hindu nationalism and inciting violence against minority communities. His comments on non-vegetarian food near religious sites and closure of meat stalls have sparked protests and accusations of religious intolerance.[14][15]
Hijab Restriction:
- Acharya argues that wearing the hijab disrupts school discipline and sets a precedent for students wearing clothes representing various religions. This stance is interpreted by some as an attempt to impose Hindu values and restrict the religious freedom of Muslim students. Later, Muslim students gheraoed the police station, demanding that the MLA stop "vitiating the atmosphere in schools" and apologise for his actions.[16]
Misuse of Authority:
- Overstepping Political Bounds: Acharya has been criticized for interfering in administrative matters. He was seen threatening/instructing police officers to close meat stalls, raising questions about his overreach of authority and disregard for proper procedures.[17]
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