Acharya Pramod Krishnam
Acharya Pramod Krishnam | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | January 4, 1965 Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (until 2024) |
| Residence | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| Education | M.A. in Political Science |
| Alma mater | Chaudhary Charan Singh University |
| Occupation | Spiritual Leader |
| Known for | Founder of Shri Kalki Dham |
Acharya Pramod Krishnam (born 4 January 1965) is an Indian spiritual leader and former politician. He is the founder and head (Peethadheeshwar) of Shri Kalki Dham, a religious institution in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.[1] He was formerly affiliated with the Indian National Congress and contested parliamentary elections from Uttar Pradesh.[2] [3][4][5][6]
Early life and education
Acharya Pramod Krishnam was born in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh, India. He completed a Master of Arts in Political Science from Chaudhary Charan Singh University through R.S.S. College, Pilkhua, in 2002.[7] n
Political career
Krishnam joined the Indian National Congress and served on the party's Uttar Pradesh advisory council. He contested the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from the Sambhal constituency and the 2019 general elections from Lucknow, but was unsuccessful in both contests.[8][9]
Expulsion from Indian National Congress
In February 2024, the Indian National Congress expelled Krishnam for six years, citing multiple instances of indiscipline and statements against the party.[10] The expulsion followed public statements made by Krishnam praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the consecration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and criticism of Congress leadership for not attending the event. He also met Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ahead of the foundation-laying of Shri Kalki Dham.[11] [12][13][14][15]
Shri Kalki Dham
Krishnam is the founder of Shri Kalki Dham, a religious center in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, focused on the worship of Lord Kalki, regarded in Hindu tradition as the tenth incarnation of Vishnu. The institution hosts religious and cultural programs.[16][17]
Electoral record
Acharya Pramod Krishnam contested two Lok Sabha elections:
| Year | Constituency | Party | Votes | % | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Sambhal | INC | 16,034 | 1.52% | Lost | [18] |
| 2019 | Lucknow | INC | 180,011 | 16.12% | Lost | [19] |
References
- ↑ "Kalki Dham: कौन हैं कल्कि धाम के पीठाधीश्वर आचार्य प्रमोद कृष्णम, कहां से और कितनी की है पढ़ाई?". Zee News Hindi (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2025-05-31.
- ↑ "Acharya Pramod Krishnam". The Indian Express. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ↑ "Who is Acharya Pramod Krishnam, why did Congress expel ex-Priyanka Gandhi team member?". Hindustan Times. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ↑ "पिस्टल और राइफल का शौक, कल्कि धाम वाले आचार्य प्रमोद कृष्णम कितनी संपत्ति के हैं मालिक". Navbharat Times (in हिन्दी). 19 February 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ↑ "Expelled Congress Leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam Joins BJP, Stresses 'No Compromise on Ram'". The Times of India. 2024-02-12. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ "कौन हैं आचार्य प्रमोद कृष्णम और उनकी नेटवर्थ?". Zee News हिंदी (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ "Acharya Pramod Krishnam – Candidate Affidavit". MyNeta.info. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ↑ "Congress' Acharya Pramod Krishnam gets 1.8 lakh votes in Lucknow". NDTV. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ↑ "प्रमोद कृष्णम: कितने संत और कितने नेता... कैसा रहा सियासी और आध्यात्मिक सफर?". Aaj Tak (in हिन्दी). 19 February 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ↑ "Congress expels Acharya Pramod Krishnam for 'anti-party statements'". Hindustan Times. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ↑ "Acharya Pramod invites PM Modi to Kalki Dham event, Congress expels him". The Indian Express. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2025.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "MP Politics: आचार्य प्रमोद कृष्णम का बयान- कांग्रेस नहीं चाहती सनातन बचे, राहुल गांधी का सनातन धर्म से कोई लेना-देना नहीं". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). 22 September 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ↑ "Congress Expels Acharya Pramod Krishnam For Anti-Party Remarks". Business Today. 2024-02-12. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ "कांग्रेस ने आचार्य प्रमोद कृष्णम को किया निष्कासित, जानिए उनका राजनीतिक सफर, उम्र, जीवनी और पूरी जानकारी". अमर उजाला (in हिन्दी). 2024-02-11. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ "कांग्रेस ने आचार्य प्रमोद कृष्णम को छह साल के लिए पार्टी से निकाला, जानिए उनका राजनीतिक इतिहास". Jagran.com (in हिन्दी). जागरण. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ "VIDEO: आचार्य प्रमोद कृष्णम ने रेखांकित किया श्री कल्कि धाम का आध्यात्मिक महत्व". भारत एक्सप्रेस (in हिन्दी). 22 May 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ↑ ""अद्भुत, अकल्पनीय और अविस्मरणीय क्षण", संत-महात्माओं से मुलाकात में यूं आल्हादित हुए आचार्य प्रमोद कृष्णम". भारत एक्सप्रेस (in हिन्दी). 2 May 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ↑ "Sambhal Constituency Lok Sabha Election Result". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ↑ "Lucknow Constituency Lok Sabha Election Result". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ↑ "Election Result: Lucknow 2019". Elections.in. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
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