Allegations against Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha leadership; crucial hearing at Patiala House Court on August 5
New Delhi : A significant hearing regarding a long-standing legal and administrative dispute involving the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha (ABHM) is scheduled for August 5 at the Patiala House Court. The Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha is a socio-political organization of historical significance, dating back over a century. Elected members of the Mahasabha allege that unauthorized individuals have taken over this key organization, which holds great importance for Hindus and possesses political significance. In a statement, the members urged the judiciary to conduct a thorough investigation into the identity and membership status of the individual known as Swami Chakrapani, who has taken control of the Hindu Mahasabha’s assets and documents.
It is noteworthy that Shri Dinesh Chandra Tyagi was elected as the legitimate National President of the organization in 2006. He claims that despite ongoing legal challenges regarding the leadership, Swami Chakrapani presented himself as an authorized office-bearer of the ABHM before the Election Commission of India and the media. The elected team further alleges that the organization’s name and reputation were subsequently exploited for personal gain, leading to prolonged litigation and administrative disputes.
Describing the matter as extending far beyond an internal organizational dispute, the newly elected members have demanded a transparent judicial inquiry into all documentary evidence concerning the leadership. They state that the outcome will impact the credibility of historical institutions and public trust. The case is currently being heard at the Patiala House Court in New Delhi, with the next hearing scheduled for August 5, 2026.
The press statement also raises questions regarding the identity of the self-proclaimed President, Swami Chakrapani, citing documents allegedly submitted to the court. According to elected members of the General Assembly, a ration card issued in 2005 identifies “Chakrapani Maharaj” as the son of B. Lal, with a recorded birth year of 1933. However, they allege that a passport issued in 2007 lists his birth year as 1975 and names Janardan Dev and Shyam Pyari Devi as his parents. They also point to a gazette notification issued shortly thereafter, which records a name change from B. Lal’s son, Rajesh Srivastava, to Swami Chakrapani Maharaj; they claim the information in the gazette differs from both the passport and the earlier ration card.
The elected leadership also cites a birth certificate issued in 2012 and a passport re-issued in 2022, alleging further discrepancies regarding the individual’s parentage and identity in these documents. They claim that no concrete documentary evidence establishing Chakrapani Maharaj’s original birth identity has been presented to the court and allege that multiple identity documents were issued using the ABHM’s registered office address instead of a permanent residential address.
Members of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha also state that courts have not examined matters related to the individual’s membership and election within the organization over the past few years. They further claim that appeals filed by the so-called Swami Chakrapani in the Supreme Court in 2012 and 2022 were dismissed. Additionally, citing developments involving religious bodies, the elected leadership alleges that although the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad had blacklisted Swami Chakrapani in 2018, the Juna Akhara subsequently declared him Jagadguru Shankaracharya. The allegations made in the press statement have not been independently verified, and legal proceedings are ongoing. The statement did not include any response from Swami Chakrapani or his representatives.