Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswasti, alias Parth Sarthy, a self-styled godman from Delhi’s Vasant Kunj, once associated with the Sri Sringeri Math and the Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management, is now at the center of a major controversy after more than 15 women accused him of molestation. The Math has removed him from his position as director and officially cut all ties, while multiple cases under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) have been registered against him.
Chaitanyananda Saraswati, originally from Odisha and earlier known as Swami Parthasarathy, had been residing in the ashram for the last 12 years, where he worked as its caretaker and operator.
This is not the first time allegations have surfaced against him. Apart from accusations of molestation, he has also faced fraud charges.
Back in 2009, a case involving both fraud and molestation was registered against him in Defence Colony. Later, in 2016, another complaint of molestation was filed by a woman in Vasant Kunj, which led to the police booking him once again.
Sexual Harassment Case Filed Against Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati
Delhi Police have filed a sexual harassment case against Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati. The FIR was lodged after multiple women students accused him of misconduct.
Investigators stated that 32 students came forward to give their statements, with at least 17 alleging that the accused used obscene language, sent vulgar messages, and even attempted unwanted physical contact. Some of the survivors further alleged that women faculty members and staff pressured them to comply with his demands, while a few hostel wardens reportedly introduced students to him, according to NDTV.
Following these accounts, a case was registered against Swami Chaitanyananda under relevant sections pertaining to sexual harassment. South-West District DCP Amit Goyal confirmed the development, adding that police had reviewed CCTV footage and carried out searches at the ashram and the accused’s residence. Despite this, he remains at large. Sources revealed he was last located near Agra, and multiple teams are currently trying to track him down.
Car With Fake Diplomatic Number Seized
During the inquiry, police also recovered a Volvo car from the institute’s basement that was allegedly used by Chaitanyananda. Checks revealed it carried a fake diplomatic number plate (39 UN 1). The vehicle has since been confiscated.
Chaitanyananda Dismissed
In response to the scandal, the Sri Sharda Institute of Indian Management administration removed Chaitanyananda from his position and barred him from the Delhi facility. The Sringeri ashram, in an official statement, denounced his actions as “unlawful, inappropriate, and against the values of the Peetha,” while clarifying that all connections with him have been terminated.
Bureau Report
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