The controversy regarding Gurukul college in Haridwar shows no sign of abating. Patron of the Gurukul Bachao Sangharsh Samiti and BJP MLA from Haridwar Rural, Swami Yatishwaranand is seeking a probe by the CBI into the entire case.
He alleged that cabinet minister Madan Kaushik is involved with those deteriorating the environment of the said institution. They want to close the Gurukul and make the land available for illegal construction which will not be tolerated at any cost, he averred.
On Wednesday, Yatishwaranand apart from being part of Haridwar’s heritage, this Gurukul is also a matter of Arya Samaj prestige. Demanding Kaushik’s removal from the cabinet opining that it would be good for the BJP, he accused the cabinet minister of misusing his official authority in the entire episode.
Stating that this is denting the image of the party, he sought Kaushik’s removal from the cabinet and a CBI investigation. He added that if his allegations are proved wrong in the CBI probe, he will retire from politics.The MLA further alleged that those who had no connection to Arya Samaj or the Gurukul are repeatedly trying to usurp control of the college.
Swami Shivanand from Chetan Jyoti Ashram also extended his support to the Gurukul Bachao Sangharsh Samiti. He assured that the fraternity members would also support the efforts to save the Gurukul.
Swami Ravi Dev Shastri from Garib Das Ashram also offered his support, stating that he had also graduated from the Gurukul.
Meanwhile, Yatishwarananda informed that they plan to give a memorandum to the district magistrate on February 23.