INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
parliamentarian Sakshi Maharaj, known for his controversial comments, is at odds to explain how he ended up launching a nightclub in Uttar
The saffron-robed religious leader-turned-politician was seen at the inauguration of a club called "Let's meet" in Lucknow.Stunned by the
outrage over his appearance, Sakshi Maharaj, 62, says he had been tricked into believing he was inaugurating a restaurant
He says he has also complained to the BJP state president against a party leader who he said had egged him on to take up the invite.The
claims the invites mistakenly referred to the restaurant cum lunge as "nightclub".For Sakshi Maharaj, known for his medieval-era views and
comments, the embarrassment couldn't have come at a worse time
He represents Unnao, where a BJP legislator has been charged with raping a 15-year-old girl
On social media, it was pointed out that he had not met the rape survivor yet.Months ago, Sakshi Maharaj had blamed rapes on girls and boys
Lucknow.Among the "quotable" gems credited to him was this: "When these couples ride a motorcycle, they hug each other as if they both will
eat each other."He had also supported Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the Dera Sacha Sauda chief accused of raping two disciples when he made this
comment: "One woman has alleged rape against the Dera chief, but crores of devotees believe he is God
