Bhayyuji Maharaj shoots self News Updates: Last rites to take place in Indore, says spiritual leader's ashram

Bhayyuji Maharaj’s follower talks about him

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NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik expresses grief

NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik expressed grief and observed that the spiritual leader had taken part in several social works in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. “May his soul rest in peace,” Malik said.

Prithviraj Chavan reacts to news of Bhayyuji’s death

Prithviraj Chavan remembered the spiritual leader for his social and political work, which he said was aimed at helping the common people.

Bhaiyyu Maharaj enjoyed large following among politicians

Spiritual guru Bhaiyyu Maharaj enjoyed a large following among politicians. When Bhaiyyu Maharaj was injured in a road accident in 2016, among those who came to meet him were RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and then Gujarat chief minister Anandiben Patel.

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 Former head of Bhayyuji’s ashram Sharad Pawar aka Mausa ji gives funeral details

Former head of Bhayyuji’s ashram Sharad Pawar aka Mausa ji gives funeral details, says last rites will take place in Indore.

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MP Congress condoles Bhayyuji’s death, demands CBI probe

The Madhya Pradesh unit of Congress party has expressed grief over the death of Bhayyuji and demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Bhayyuji’s daughter Kuhu arrives at home

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Bhaiyyu Maharaj enjoyed large following among politicians

Bhaiyyu Maharaj, who allegedly killed himself in Indore, enjoyed a large following among politicians. When Bhaiyyu Maharaj, whose real name was Udaysinh Deshmukh, was injured in a road accident in 2016, among those who came to meet him were RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and then Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel.This was an indication of the tremendous clout and fan following the 50-year-old model-turned-spiritual guru had among politicians, many of them from Maharashtra.

Bhayyu Maharaj was one of the five ‘saints’ to whom the Shivraj Singh government of Madhya Pradesh had granted Minister of State (MoS) rank in April. However, he had refused to accept it, saying “a post holds no importance for a saint”. Read more.

Family sources say last rites may be performed in Maharashtra

Bhayyuji’s family sources say last rites will be performed in Maharashtra. Bhaiyyuji’s body will be kept at his Vijay Nagar Ashram in Indore for Antim Darshan between 7 to 9 on Wednesday.

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Watch: Snippets from Bhayyuji’s house

Bhayyuji killed himself in his daughter’s room: DIG Harinarayanchari Mishra

DIG Harinarayanchari Mishra says that Bhayyuji killed himself in his daughter’s room and the police will solve this case within 24 hours.

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Image of the suicide note recovered by the police

On the second page of the suicide note, Bhayyuji has written that his help Vinayak will look after his finances. Sources say family dispute, debts had created a lot of pressure for the spiritual leader.

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Bhayyuji’s licensed pistol, suicide note seized; family members being questioned

Inspector General of Police Makrand Deoskar says that Bhayyuji’s suicide note and pistol have been seized. “All aspects of the case are being investigated. Family members will also be questioned.” – ANI

Bhayyuji’s suicide note read, ‘I am too much stressed out and fed up’

X-ray of Bhayyuji’s body being conducted at Naveen mortuary

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Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan offers condolences

Bhayyuji’s family members leave hospital

Bhaiyyuji’s body being taken to MY hospital for post-mortem

Bhaiyyuji’s body is being taken to MY hospital for post-mortem examination. His daughter Kuhu is still inside the Bombay hospital.

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Suicide note recovered by police, handwriting being verified: Sources

Maharaj was pressurised by CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Congress leader Manak Agarwal 

Computer baba arrives at Bombay Hospital in Indore

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Senior Congress leader Shobha Ojha reaches Bombay Hospital

Senior Congress leader Shobha Ojha reaches Bombay Hospital. “I am extremely shocked by the news, we must wait for police investigation,“says Ojha

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Union minister Suresh Prabhu offers condolences

Police guard the entrance of Bhayyuji Maharaj’s house 

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Watch: Ruckus outside Bombay Hospital in Indore

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Indore Police begins reaches Maharaj’s house

Senior police officials reached Bhayyuji Maharaj’s house Silver Springs phase one to investigate the crime scene. (Input by K Kotwal, 101 reporters)

Watch: Video of collector and officials entering hospital

Meanwhile, Bhayyuji’s daughter reaches Bombay Hospital just after collector and officials.

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Watch: Scene outside Bombay Hospital as news of Bhayyuji Maharaj’s news of death spread

Large number of supporters reached the hospital as they got news. The video is from the Bombay hospital where he was declared dead.

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Bhayyuji Maharaj’s followers wait outside the Bombay Hospital in Indore

While followers wait outside the hospital, Collector Nishant Warwade reached the hospital along with senior district officials.The security is also pushing the patients outside and is not allowing anyone to enter the Bombay hospital. 

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He had shot himself in the head: Jayant Rathore, Indore Police

DIG Harinarayanachari Mishra confirms that he committed suicide by shooting self

While DIG Harinarayanachari Mishra confirmed that he committed suicide by shooting self, Sughna jadhav, who worked with him said that he was in depression.- Input by K Kotwal, 101Reporters

Following Maharaj’s death, police has begun investigation

Bhaiyyuji Maharaj is no more: hospital sources

Hospital sources say that Bhayyuji Maharaj was brought with a head injury to the hospital. He was declared brought dead, says Bombay Hospital sources.

Madhya Pradesh minister Bhayyuji Maharaj shoots self; police begins probe

Madhya Pradesh minister Bhayyuji Maharaj who was offered MoS rank, shot himself on Tuesday and later breathed his last at an Indore hospital. Maharaj was very close to RSS leader Mohan Bhagwat.