Sadhvi Prachi is a radical Hindutva politician[1] and member of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.[2]

Sadhvi Prachi
Personal
Born
ReligionHinduism
NationalityIndian
Organization
Founder ofBhagwa Kranti Sena
PhilosophyHindutva

Biography and career

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Sadhvi Prachi was born as Prachi Arya in a lower-middle-class family in Sirsali village in Uttar Pradesh in Bagpat District.[3]

Prachi entered public life and the Sangh Parivar as a trainee and member of the Rashtriya Sevika Samiti, which is the women's arm of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), but gained attention as a member of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).[4]

On 13 July 2016, she announced a reward of 50 lakh (US$60,000) to anyone willing to behead Zakir Naik.[5]

Notes

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  1. ^ "Firebrand Hindutva leader Sadhvi Prachi arrested".
  2. ^ "Unite under RSS". The Hindu. 8 January 2007. Archived from the original on 21 January 2007. Retrieved 8 January 2007.
  3. ^ Sagar, Parvej (2 February 2015). "जानिए, कौन हैं साध्वी प्राची?". Aaj Tak.
  4. ^ Bacchetta & Power 2002, pp. 259–260
  5. ^ "Sadhvi Prachi offers Rs 60-lakh reward for Zakir Naik's death". No. 1. The Indian Express. The Indian Express. 14 July 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
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