In a shocking incident that has triggered widespread outrage, Rudraksh Shukla, son of ruling BJP MLA Golu Shukla, allegedly stormed the Chamunda Mata Temple in Dewas late on the night of April 11, 2025, accompanied by a convoy of over 10 vehicles, including his luxury car (registration number MP09 WL 0009). Despite the temple being closed at the time, he reportedly demanded the gates be opened, verbally abused and physically assaulted the temple priest and his family, and disrupted the sanctity of the religious site.

The incident has not only been seen as a direct attack on religious sentiments but has also raised serious questions about law and order in Madhya Pradesh and the abuse of political power.

Mukesh Nayak, Chairperson of the Media Department of the Madhya Pradesh Congress, strongly condemned the incident, criticizing both the BJP and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. “The BJP constantly claims to uphold religion and cultural values, yet it is now silent over such a disgraceful act by one of its own. Rudraksh Shukla’s actions are not just a desecration of a temple—they are an attack on the faith and trust of 7.5 crore citizens of Madhya Pradesh. Is this the BJP’s vision of Ram Rajya? Is this their idea of protecting religion and culture?” Nayak questioned.

He further lambasted the role of local police and administration, calling their response “cowardly and suspicious.”

Nayak pointed to viral CCTV footage showing Rudraksh Shukla and his vehicle clearly at the scene, yet no action has been taken against him. While an FIR has reportedly been filed against an individual named Jitendra Raghuvanshi, efforts are allegedly underway to shield Rudraksh Shukla from any legal repercussions.

“This clearly shows that Dewas Police is under political pressure and has forsaken both impartiality and its duty,” said Nayak. He added that the conduct of the District Collector and Superintendent of Police (SP) has been even more disappointing, accusing them of compromising the dignity of the temple and the public's trust in order to protect their positions. “Is this the true spirit of the Indian Administrative and Police Services?” he asked.

Nayak emphasized that had an ordinary citizen committed such an act inside a temple, they would have been immediately jailed. “But because Rudraksh Shukla is the son of a BJP MLA, he is being openly protected. This is a blatant violation of the principle of equality before the law.”

He also questioned Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s continued silence on the matter. “The Chief Minister, who claims to represent Madhya Pradesh’s Ganga-Jamuni culture, has remained completely silent on the issue. Does this silence not amount to surrender before the political clout of his party members?” Nayak said.

He further added, “The BJP claims to uphold law and order, but when its own leaders break the law, their morality vanishes. This silence proves that, for the BJP, power and privilege are placed above religion, culture, and the law.”