Gyanvapi Mosque Petitioner Appeals to President for Euthanasia Permission, Citing Mental Pressure Rakhi Singh, the primary petitioner advocating for the right of daily worship inside the Gyanvapi Masjid in Varanasi, has written a letter to President Droupadi Murmu, expressing her distress and seeking approval for euthanasia. In the , Singh alleges that her fellow four petitioners and their lawyers have spread false propaganda against her, leading to mental anguish. The Gyanvapi case is currently under consideration in the Varanasi district court.
Singh, along with four other Hindu women plaintiffs, initiated the case in August 2021, aiming to secure the right to daily worship at Maa Shringar Gauri Sthal within the Gyanvapi mosque complex. However, Singh claims that her associates, including Lakshmi Devi, Sita Sahu, Manju Vyas, and Rekha Pathak, along with advocate Harishankar Jain and his son advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, have defamed her and her relatives. She alleges that they propagated false rumors suggesting her withdrawal from the case, causing confusion and damaging her reputation.
Feeling the weight of the Hindu community turned against her, Singh expresses the tremendous mental pressure she and her family have endured. Consequently, she implores the President to grant her permission for euthanasia, providing her an escape from the immense anguish she has endured. Singh specifies a deadline for a response from the President and indicates that she will take her own decision if no order is received.
This is not the first time Singh has publicly expressed disagreements with the other plaintiffs. In September 2022, she opposed a petition for carbon dating of a disputed structure found inside the Gyanvapi mosque. While the Hindu side claims it to be a Shivling, the Muslim side maintains that it is part of an ablution tank.
Senior advocate Harishankar Jain, representing the four Hindu women plaintiffs, dismisses the allegations made by Singh, labeling them baseless. He affirms his dedication to contesting the Shringar Gauri-Gyanvapi case and emphasizes that the accusations hold no merit. Another plaintiff, Rekha Pathak, echoes Jain’s sentiments, asserting the consistency of their case and labeling Singh’s allegations as false.
On May 23, the Varanasi district court ordered the consolidation of all seven related cases into one, with the Shringar Gauri-Gyanvapi case serving as the primary case. Subsequently, on June 4, Jitendra Singh Visen, representing the family, announced their separation from all cases related to the Gyanvapi complex in Varanasi, citing resource constraints and alleged harassment.
Rakhi Singh, the main petitioner seeking the right of daily worship inside the Gyanvapi Masjid in Varanasi, has written a heartfelt letter to President Droupadi Murmu, sharing her distress and requesting permission for euthanasia due to the mental pressure she has been experiencing. Singh alleges that her co-petitioners and their lawyers have engaged in spreading false propaganda against her, leading to immense mental anguish. Currently, the Gyanvapi case is being heard in the Varanasi district court.
Singh, along with four other Hindu women plaintiffs, filed the case in August 2021, aiming to secure the right to perform daily worship at Maa Shringar Gauri Sthal within the Gyanvapi mosque complex. However, Singh accuses her associates, including Lakshmi Devi, Sita Sahu, Manju Vyas, Rekha Pathak, and advocate Harishankar Jain, along with his son Vishnu Shankar Jain, of defaming her and her family. She claims that they deliberately spread false rumors suggesting her withdrawal from the case, causing confusion and tarnishing her reputation.
Gyanvapi Mosque Petitioner Seeks Euthanasia Permission, Citing Mental Pressure and Alleged Defamation
The consequences of this alleged defamation have taken a toll on Singh’s mental well-being, as she finds herself at odds with the entire Hindu society due to the created confusion. In her letter, she appeals to the President for permission to pursue euthanasia, as a means to alleviate the immense mental pain and find eternal peace. Singh sets a deadline for a response from the President, emphasizing her intent to make her own decision if no order is received.
This is not the first instance of Singh expressing discord with her fellow plaintiffs. In September 2022, she opposed a petition to conduct carbon dating of a disputed structure found within the Gyanvapi mosque. While the Hindu side believes it to be a Shivling, the Muslim side maintains it is part of an ablution tank.
Senior advocate Harishankar Jain, representing the four Hindu women plaintiffs, refutes Singh’s allegations, dismissing them as baseless. He asserts their unwavering dedication to contesting the Shringar Gauri-Gyanvapi case and expresses his unwillingness to entertain unsubstantiated claims. Rekha Pathak, one of the Hindu women plaintiffs, echoes Jain’s sentiments, declaring their commitment to the case and labeling Singh’s accusations as false.
On May 23, the Varanasi district court ordered the consolidation of all seven related cases into a single hearing, with the Shringar Gauri-Gyanvapi case taking precedence. Subsequently, on June 4, Jitendra Singh Visen, representing the family, announced their withdrawal from all cases associated with the Gyanvapi complex in Varanasi, citing resource constraints and alleged harassment as the reasons behind their decision.
