Ajit Karn
Republic of Kailasa, attended a United Nations meeting
Representatives of the self-proclaimed nation of the controversial godman Nithyananda, the Republic of Kailasa, attended a United Nations meeting where they demanded protection for the “supreme pontiff of Hinduism.” The United Nations Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (CESCR) met on February 24 in Geneva. The meeting photographs were posted on Nithyananda’s official Twitter account, along with the information that the all-female delegation participated in discussions on “equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making systems.” Nithyananda, who left India many years ago, founded his ashram in Kailasa. The location of this location is the subject of much conjecture.
A video from the event published to the UN website shows one of the representatives of Kailasa – a woman wearing a sari, turban, and jewellery – speaking about the country’s initiatives in the field of “sustainable development.”
She also stated that in Kailasa, all essential necessities, including food, shelter, clothing, education, and medical care, are “provided for free.” The representative went on to say that Nithyananda has been persecuted for reviving ancient Hindu traditions and has even been prohibited from his home country. He then asked the UN body what steps can be taken “at the national and international levels” to end his persecution.
“Day of General Discussion on General Comment on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights and Sustainable Development” was the title of the event’s discussion.
According to reports, two individuals spoke on behalf of Kailasa during the designated question period.
According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights website, the CESCR “is currently developing a general comment on economic, social, and cultural rights and sustainable development.” In addition, it stated that the discussion on February 24 was the “final stage in the committee’s process of consulting with relevant stakeholders prior to producing a first draught of the General Comment following numerous consultations held since 2020.”
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Nithyananda is charged with rape in Ramanagara, Karnataka, where a non-bailable warrant (NBW) was issued against him last August.
Based on a complaint from Nithyananda’s erstwhile driver, Lenin, the rape case was initiated in 2010. The detention of the controversial godman was followed by his release on bail.
In 2020, Nithyananda’s parole was again revoked after Lenin filed a petition alleging that he had fled the country.
