Shyam Manav
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| Shyam Manav | |
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| Born | September 9, 1951 Devali, Wardha, Maharashtra, India |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 💼 Occupation | Social activist, Personality Development Mentor |
| Known for | Founder of Akhil Bharatiya Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (ABANS) |
| 🌐 Website | shyammanav |
| Twitter= | |
Shyam Manav is a rationalist[1] and social reformer[2][3] who leads the Akhil Bharatiya Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (ABANS) organization that fights superstitions.[4][5][6][7][8] He established ABANS in 1982 along with other rationalist activists from India.[9][10][11]
Shyam Manav was a major force behind the Anti-Superstition and Black Magic Act enacted by the Indian state of Maharashtra, which he helped draft as well.[12][13][14]
Career[edit]
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Shyam Manav completed his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Master of Arts (M.A) in English Literature after which he worked as a lecturer of English Literature at Ner.[15] He also worked as a journalist for various Nagpur based newspapers such as Tarun Bharat, Nagpur Patrika and Lokmat for a few years.[15]
In 1982, he formed Akhil Bharatiya Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (ABANS) to counter superstitions spread by various con-men masquerading as religious gurus.[16][17][18] In January 2022, he challenged Dhirendra Shastri, a religious guru who made headlines over his "miraculous cures".[19]
Assassination attempts[edit]
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However, his activism has not been welcomed by some groups who have issued threats to him, including threats to his life.[20][21] There has been multiple attempts on his life.[1][22][23][24]
See also[edit]
- Narendra Dabholkar
- Godman (India)
- Superstition in India
- Anti-Superstition and Black Magic Act
- Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti
- Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Layak, Suman; Aravind, Indulekha (2015-09-06). "MM Kalburgi shot dead: How many deaths will it take till we know that too many rationalists have died?". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
- ↑ "Narendra Dabholkar was a soft target: Anti-superstition activist-Fwire News , Firstpost". Firstpost. 2015-01-07. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
- ↑ "Fanatics dominate every field, control our lives: Shyam Manav". DNA India. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ↑ "Bageshwar Dham Sarkar: The Indian guru making headlines over 'miracle' cures". BBC News. 2023-02-05. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
- ↑ Aslesha, Divya (17 February 2023). "Meet the rationalist who took on the high-flying Bageshwar Dham priest". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
- ↑ "Life threat call to Shyam Manav - The Live Nagpur". 2023-01-23. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
- ↑ "Anti-superstition law drafted in such a way that Warkaris will not oppose it: Shyam Manav". DNA India. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
- ↑ "60% of cases under Anti-Black Magic Act are those of 'godmen' sexually exploiting women". The Indian Express. 2015-08-16. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
- ↑ Satchidanandan, K. (2016-06-10). Words Matter: Writings against Silence. Penguin UK. ISBN 978-93-86057-32-7. Search this book on
- ↑ "'They may practice Christianity but…': Dhirendra Shastri's 'Hindu Rashtra' claim". Hindustan Times. 2023-02-19. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
- ↑ Banerjee, Shoumojit (2017-09-12). "Rationalists object to literary meet venue". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
- ↑ "'Godman' Dhirendra Shastri's Brother Booked for Pointing gun at Dalit Girl's Father During Wedding in MP". MSN. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
- ↑ Religious groups fear 'black magic' of police
- ↑ "'Godman' Dhirendra Shastri's Brother Booked for Pointing gun at Dalit Girl's Father During Wedding in MP". MSN. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Rayate, Anuj (January 2023). "All You Need To Know About About Shyam Manav – The Professor Who Challenged Dhirendra Krishna Shastri".
- ↑ पाण्डे, योगेश (January 2023). "धीरेंद्र शास्त्री को ठग कहने वाले को रोज नई धमकियां:'दीक्षा' के नाम पर संबंध बनाने वाले से लेकर चंगाई सभा करने वालों तक की खोली पोल". Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
- ↑ "Anatomy of a doctor who became a godman". The Week. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
- ↑ Saini, Vishwanath (January 24, 2023). "कौन हैं Shyam Manav ने जिन्होंने Bageshwar Dham के Baba धीरेंद्र शास्त्री के 'चमत्कार' को दे डाली चुनौती". Oneindia Hindi. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
- ↑ Pandey, Geeta (February 5, 2023). "Bageshwar Dham Sarkar: The Indian guru making headlines over 'miracle' cures". BBC News. Delhi. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
- ↑ "Hit List: ATS informs court Accused planned to murder Shyam Manav in Amravati". Mumbai Live. 4 September 2018. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
- ↑ "Violent Anti-Minority Speeches in Delhi, But Police Takes Action on Twitter Account, Not Speakers". The Wire. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
- ↑ Jamanadas, K. (2007). Devadasis: Ancient to Modern. Kalpaz Publications. ISBN 978-81-7835-547-4. Search this book on
- ↑ Tripathi, Rituraj; Hindi, India TV (2023-01-25). "बागेश्वर धाम के महाराज को चुनौती देने वाले श्याम मानव की हत्या करने आया शख्स गिरफ्तार". India TV Hindi (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2023-03-13.
- ↑ "श्याम मानव के साथ 24 घंटे रहेंगे 7 जवान, धीरेंद्र कृष्ण शास्त्री पर उठाए थे सवाल". Editorji (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2023-03-13.
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