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'''Sadhvi Prachi''' (also transliterated as Sadhvi '''Prachi Didi''', Sadhvi '''Prachi Arya''' or Sadhvi '''Dr. Prachi Didi''') is a '']'', Hindu political activist, social worker and religious preacher.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/topic/sadhvi-prachi|title=NDTV on Sadhvi Prachi |date=15 June 2016|publisher=]|accessdate=15 June 2016}}</ref> She is also a member of the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/01/08/stories/2007010805840300.htm|title=Unite under RSS|date=8 January 2007|publisher=]|accessdate=8 January 2007}}</ref> '''Sadhvi Prachi''' (also transliterated as Sadhvi '''Prachi Didi''', Sadhvi '''Prachi Arya''' or Sadhvi '''Dr. Prachi Didi''') is a '']'', Hindu political activist, social worker, religious preacher,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/topic/sadhvi-prachi|title=NDTV on Sadhvi Prachi |date=15 June 2016|publisher=]|accessdate=15 June 2016}}</ref> and member of the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/01/08/stories/2007010805840300.htm|title=Unite under RSS|date=8 January 2007|publisher=]|accessdate=8 January 2007}}</ref>


==Early life== ==Early life==
Sadhvi Prachi was born as Prachi Arya in a lower-middle-class home in ] Village in 's ] in ].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://aajtak.intoday.in/story/who-is-sadhvi-prachi-arya-1-797797.html|title=जानिए, कौन हैं साध्वी प्राची?|date=2 Feb 2015|publisher= ] | first=Parvej | last=Sagar}}</ref> Sadhvi Prachi was born as Prachi Arya in a lower-middle-class home in ] Village in 's ] in ].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://aajtak.intoday.in/story/who-is-sadhvi-prachi-arya-1-797797.html|title=जानिए, कौन हैं साध्वी प्राची?|date=2 Feb 2015|publisher= ] | first=Parvej | last=Sagar}}</ref>


At the age of Fourteen, she is said to have attained ] when her village was visited by Yug Purush Maha Mandaleshwar Swami Paramanand Giri Ji Maharaj.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/about/sadhvi-prachi/|title=Indian Express article on Sadhvi Prachi}}</ref> She became his disciple and followed him to his ] in ] and in tours across India, while gaining lessons in oratory.<ref>{{Harvnb|Haynes|1999|pp=201–202}}</ref><ref name = B&P259/> She was conferred the title of '']'' (ascetic). At the age of fourteen, she is said to have attained ] when her village was visited by Yug Purush Maha Mandaleshwar Swami Paramanand Giri Ji Maharaj.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/about/sadhvi-prachi/|title=Indian Express article on Sadhvi Prachi}}</ref> She became his disciple and followed him to his ] in ] and in tours across India, while gaining lessons in oratory.<ref>{{Harvnb|Haynes|1999|pp=201–202}}</ref><ref name = B&P259/> She was conferred the title of '']'' (ascetic).


Sadhvi Prachi entered public life and the ] as a trainee and member of the ], which is the women's arm of the ] (RSS), but gained prominence as a member of the ] (VHP).<ref name = B&P259>{{Harvnb|Bacchetta|Power|2002|pp=259–260}}</ref> Sadhvi Prachi entered public life and the ] as a trainee and member of the ], which is the women's arm of the ] (RSS), but gained prominence as a member of the ] (VHP).<ref name = B&P259>{{Harvnb|Bacchetta|Power|2002|pp=259–260}}</ref>


===Education=== ===Education===
She was awarded a Master of Arts degree at ]. She attended ], obtaining her ] in Vedas. She was awarded a Master of Arts degree at ]. She attended ], obtaining her ] in Vedas.{{cn}}


Later she became principal at Arya Kanya Mahavidyalaya Gurukul, ], ] Later, she became principal at Arya Kanya Mahavidyalaya Gurukul, ], ].{{cn}}


==Death threats and controversies== ==Death threats and controversies==
On 13 July 2016, she announced a reward of {{INRConvert|50|l}} to anyone willing to behead ].<ref>{{cite news|title=Sadhvi Prachi offers Rs 60-lakh reward for Zakir Naik's death|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/sadhvi-prachi-offers-rs-50-lakh-reward-for-zakir-naiks-death-2912371/|accessdate=14 July 2016|agency=]|issue=1|publisher=]|date=14 July 2016}}</ref> This has led her to controversies for spreading violence and hatred. On 13 July 2016, she announced a reward of {{INRConvert|50|l}} to anyone willing to behead ].<ref>{{cite news|title=Sadhvi Prachi offers Rs 60-lakh reward for Zakir Naik's death|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/sadhvi-prachi-offers-rs-50-lakh-reward-for-zakir-naiks-death-2912371/|accessdate=14 July 2016|agency=]|issue=1|publisher=]|date=14 July 2016}}</ref> This has led her to controversies for spreading violence and hatred.


List of statements of her which have triggered a lot of controversies and opposition<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/|title=Latest News, Breaking News India, Today Headlines, Election Results 2018 Live News {{!}} The Indian Express|website=indianexpress.com|language=en|access-date=2018-09-01}}</ref><ref name="firstpost.com|title=LIVE">{{Cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com|title=LIVE updates, Latest headlines, Breaking news, Top stories, Trending topics - Firstpost|website=Firstpost|language=en-US|access-date=2018-09-01}}</ref><ref name="Storypick">{{Cite web|url=http://www.storypick.com|title=Storypick|website=Storypick|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-09-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/|title=Breaking News, India News, Sports News and Live Updates|website=The Hindu|language=en|access-date=2018-09-01}}</ref> The following is a list of her statements which have triggered controversies and opposition.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/|title=Latest News, Breaking News India, Today Headlines, Election Results 2018 Live News {{!}} The Indian Express|website=indianexpress.com|language=en|access-date=2018-09-01}}</ref><ref name="firstpost.com|title=LIVE">{{Cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com|title=LIVE updates, Latest headlines, Breaking news, Top stories, Trending topics - Firstpost|website=Firstpost|language=en-US|access-date=2018-09-01}}</ref><ref name="Storypick">{{Cite web|url=http://www.storypick.com|title=Storypick|website=Storypick|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-09-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/|title=Breaking News, India News, Sports News and Live Updates|website=The Hindu|language=en|access-date=2018-09-01}}</ref>


# She triggered a controversy by unleashing a scathing attack on ]<ref>{{Citation|last=Schulenburg|first=Frank|chapter=Gezieltes Verbessern von Themenbereichen in der Misplaced Pages Fünf Jahre Misplaced Pages Education Program – eine Bestandsaufnahme|publisher=DE GRUYTER|isbn=9783110376357|doi=10.1515/9783110376357-008|title=Misplaced Pages und Geschichtswissenschaft|year=2015|doi-access=free}}</ref> calling him a pakistani agent and should move there.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/|title=Latest News, Breaking News India, Today Headlines, Election Results 2018 Live News {{!}} The Indian Express|website=indianexpress.com|language=en|access-date=2018-09-01}}</ref> # She triggered a controversy by unleashing a scathing attack on ],<ref>{{Citation|last=Schulenburg|first=Frank|chapter=Gezieltes Verbessern von Themenbereichen in der Misplaced Pages Fünf Jahre Misplaced Pages Education Program – eine Bestandsaufnahme|publisher=DE GRUYTER|isbn=9783110376357|doi=10.1515/9783110376357-008|title=Misplaced Pages und Geschichtswissenschaft|year=2015|doi-access=free}}</ref> calling him a pakistani agent and should move there.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/|title=Latest News, Breaking News India, Today Headlines, Election Results 2018 Live News {{!}} The Indian Express|website=indianexpress.com|language=en|access-date=2018-09-01}}</ref>
# She said "It is big misfortune in our parliament that we have one to two ] sitting there.<ref name="firstpost.com|title=LIVE"/> # She said "It is big misfortune in our parliament that we have one to two ] sitting there.<ref name="firstpost.com|title=LIVE"/>
# Why are ] devotees always under threats during pilgrimages be it ], ], or ]. If such attacks happen I tell you hajj yatris will face consequences.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com|title=Latest News, Breaking News India, Today Headlines, Election Results 2018 Live News {{!}} The Indian Express|website=indianexpress.com|language=en|access-date=2018-09-01}}</ref> # Why are ] devotees always under threats during pilgrimages be it ], ], or ]. If such attacks happen I tell you hajj yatris will face consequences.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com|title=Latest News, Breaking News India, Today Headlines, Election Results 2018 Live News {{!}} The Indian Express|website=indianexpress.com|language=en|access-date=2018-09-01}}</ref>
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# The ] occurred due to visit of ] who is non-vegetarian. He did not take bath in Holy Ganga. He should have it purified himself.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/|title=Latest News, Breaking News India, Today Headlines, Election Results 2018 Live News {{!}} The Indian Express|website=indianexpress.com|language=en|access-date=2018-09-01}}</ref> # The ] occurred due to visit of ] who is non-vegetarian. He did not take bath in Holy Ganga. He should have it purified himself.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/|title=Latest News, Breaking News India, Today Headlines, Election Results 2018 Live News {{!}} The Indian Express|website=indianexpress.com|language=en|access-date=2018-09-01}}</ref>
# I am working to make India Muslim free.'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/|title=Latest News, Breaking News India, Today Headlines, Election Results 2018 Live News {{!}} The Indian Express|website=indianexpress.com|language=en|access-date=2018-09-01}}</ref>''' # I am working to make India Muslim free.'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/|title=Latest News, Breaking News India, Today Headlines, Election Results 2018 Live News {{!}} The Indian Express|website=indianexpress.com|language=en|access-date=2018-09-01}}</ref>'''
#Nehru was the biggest rapist on ]'s rape capital remark. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/sadhvi-prachi-calls-jawaharlal-nehru-biggest-rapist-1626429-2019-12-08|title=Nehru was the biggest rapist: Sadhvi Prachi on Rahul Gandhi's rape capital remark|date= 8 December 2019|newspaper=India Today|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-12-09|agency=Ist}}</ref> # Nehru was the biggest rapist on ]'s rape capital remark.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/sadhvi-prachi-calls-jawaharlal-nehru-biggest-rapist-1626429-2019-12-08|title=Nehru was the biggest rapist: Sadhvi Prachi on Rahul Gandhi's rape capital remark|date= 8 December 2019|newspaper=India Today|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-12-09|agency=Ist}}</ref>


==Notes== ==Notes==
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==Further reading== ==Further reading==
*{{cite book |author=Jaffrelot, Christophe |title=The Hindu nationalist movement in India |publisher=Columbia University Press |location=New York |year=1996 |isbn=978-0-231-10335-0 |url = https://books.google.com/?id=466s-j9_zfwC}} * {{cite book |author=Jaffrelot, Christophe |title=The Hindu nationalist movement in India |publisher=Columbia University Press |location=New York |year=1996 |isbn=978-0-231-10335-0 |url = https://books.google.com/?id=466s-j9_zfwC}}
*{{cite book |author=Jaffrelot, Christophe |title=The Sangh Parivar: a reader |publisher=Oxford University Press |location=Oxford |year=2005 |isbn=978-0-19-566929-9 |url=https://books.google.com/books?lr=&ei=xu6FSszyMZaCzASK2-3pDQ&}} * {{cite book |author=Jaffrelot, Christophe |title=The Sangh Parivar: a reader |publisher=Oxford University Press |location=Oxford |year=2005 |isbn=978-0-19-566929-9 |url=https://books.google.com/books?lr=&ei=xu6FSszyMZaCzASK2-3pDQ&}}
*{{cite book |author1=Basu, Amrita |author2=Jeffery, Patricia |title=Appropriating gender: women's activism and politicized religion in South Asia |publisher=Routledge |location=New York |year=1998 |isbn=978-0-415-91866-4 |url=https://books.google.com/?id=rlTTLckmR88C}} * {{cite book |author1=Basu, Amrita |author2=Jeffery, Patricia |title=Appropriating gender: women's activism and politicized religion in South Asia |publisher=Routledge |location=New York |year=1998 |isbn=978-0-415-91866-4 |url=https://books.google.com/?id=rlTTLckmR88C}}
*{{cite book |author=Kapadia, Karin |title=The violence of development: the political economy of gender |publisher=Zed |location=London |year=2002 |isbn=978-1-84277-207-2 |url=https://books.google.com/?id=GG06ImmHy1oC}} * {{cite book |author=Kapadia, Karin |title=The violence of development: the political economy of gender |publisher=Zed |location=London |year=2002 |isbn=978-1-84277-207-2 |url=https://books.google.com/?id=GG06ImmHy1oC}}


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Sadhvi Prachi
Personal life
BornBagpat
NationalityIndian
ParentHarbir Singh Arya (Father)
Religious life
ReligionHinduism
Founder ofBhagwa Kranti Sena
PhilosophyAdvaita Vedanta
Hindutva
arya samaj
Religious career
GuruMandaleshwar Swami Paramanand Giri Ji
Websitewww.sadhviprachi.com

Sadhvi Prachi (also transliterated as Sadhvi Prachi Didi, Sadhvi Prachi Arya or Sadhvi Dr. Prachi Didi) is a sadhvi, Hindu political activist, social worker, religious preacher, and member of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.

Early life

Sadhvi Prachi was born as Prachi Arya in a lower-middle-class home in Sirsali Village in 's Uttar Pradesh in Bagpat District.

At the age of fourteen, she is said to have attained Nirvana when her village was visited by Yug Purush Maha Mandaleshwar Swami Paramanand Giri Ji Maharaj. She became his disciple and followed him to his ashram in Haridwar and in tours across India, while gaining lessons in oratory. She was conferred the title of Sadhvi (ascetic).

Sadhvi Prachi entered public life and the Sangh Parivar as a trainee and member of the Rashtriya Sevika Samiti, which is the women's arm of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), but gained prominence as a member of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).

Education

She was awarded a Master of Arts degree at Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya. She attended Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, obtaining her P.H.D. in Vedas.

Later, she became principal at Arya Kanya Mahavidyalaya Gurukul, Karnal, Haryana.

Death threats and controversies

On 13 July 2016, she announced a reward of ₹50 lakh (US$59,000) to anyone willing to behead Zakir Naik. This has led her to controversies for spreading violence and hatred.

The following is a list of her statements which have triggered controversies and opposition.

  1. She triggered a controversy by unleashing a scathing attack on Shah Rukh khan, calling him a pakistani agent and should move there.
  2. She said "It is big misfortune in our parliament that we have one to two terrorists sitting there.
  3. Why are Hindu devotees always under threats during pilgrimages be it Amarnath, Vaishno devi, or puri's Jaganath Temple. If such attacks happen I tell you hajj yatris will face consequences.
  4. Those who do not chant Bharat Mata ki jai or Vande Mataram insult national flag and those who indulge in Cow slaughter have no right to live in India.
  5. After Dadri lynching she said "Those who consume beef deserve such actions"
  6. Why do they always find Hindu girls for themselves we must boycott Khans.
  7. Gandhian ways of protests and hunger strikes were worthless in achieving freedom.
  8. They are trapping our daughters through love jihad.These people who give birth to 35-40 are spreading love jihad. They are trying to make Hindustan, Darul Islam.
  9. The Nepal earthquake occurred due to visit of Rahul Gandhi who is non-vegetarian. He did not take bath in Holy Ganga. He should have it purified himself.
  10. I am working to make India Muslim free.
  11. Nehru was the biggest rapist on Rahul Gandhi's rape capital remark.

Notes

  1. "NDTV on Sadhvi Prachi". NDTV. 15 June 2016. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  2. "Unite under RSS". The Hindu. 8 January 2007. Retrieved 8 January 2007.
  3. Sagar, Parvej (2 Feb 2015). "जानिए, कौन हैं साध्वी प्राची?". Aaj Tak.
  4. "Indian Express article on Sadhvi Prachi".
  5. Haynes 1999, pp. 201–202 harvnb error: no target: CITEREFHaynes1999 (help)
  6. ^ Bacchetta & Power 2002, pp. 259–260 harvnb error: no target: CITEREFBacchettaPower2002 (help)
  7. "Sadhvi Prachi offers Rs 60-lakh reward for Zakir Naik's death". No. 1. The Indian Express. The Indian Express. 14 July 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  8. "Latest News, Breaking News India, Today Headlines, Election Results 2018 Live News | The Indian Express". indianexpress.com. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
  9. ^ "LIVE updates, Latest headlines, Breaking news, Top stories, Trending topics - Firstpost". Firstpost. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
  10. ^ "Storypick". Storypick. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
  11. "Breaking News, India News, Sports News and Live Updates". The Hindu. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
  12. Schulenburg, Frank (2015), "Gezieltes Verbessern von Themenbereichen in der Misplaced Pages Fünf Jahre Misplaced Pages Education Program – eine Bestandsaufnahme", Misplaced Pages und Geschichtswissenschaft, DE GRUYTER, doi:10.1515/9783110376357-008, ISBN 9783110376357
  13. "Latest News, Breaking News India, Today Headlines, Election Results 2018 Live News | The Indian Express". indianexpress.com. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
  14. "Latest News, Breaking News India, Today Headlines, Election Results 2018 Live News | The Indian Express". indianexpress.com. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
  15. "Latest News, Breaking News India, Today Headlines, Election Results 2018 Live News | The Indian Express". indianexpress.com. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
  16. "Livemint: Business news, Budget News, financial news, current affairs and analysis of stock markets and Indian economy". Mint. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
  17. "Latest News, Breaking News India, Today Headlines, Election Results 2018 Live News | The Indian Express". indianexpress.com. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
  18. "Latest News, Breaking News India, Today Headlines, Election Results 2018 Live News | The Indian Express". indianexpress.com. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
  19. "Latest News, Breaking News India, Today Headlines, Election Results 2018 Live News | The Indian Express". indianexpress.com. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
  20. "Nehru was the biggest rapist: Sadhvi Prachi on Rahul Gandhi's rape capital remark". India Today. Ist. 8 December 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-09.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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