Pastor Bajinder Singh is difficult to miss on social media, whether it's because of the widely shared videos of him "curing" cancer or raising the dead.
Some people may not recognize him by name, but they would recognize him as the tall man wearing jeans and a blazer who is said to have healed a mute woman while shouting "Hallelujah" while "Mera Yeshu Yeshu" blares in the background. Despite being lauded as a "Prophet" by millions and supported by politicians and celebrities, Bajinder Singh is more than that. On march 1, punjabi police filed a sexual harassment complaint against Bajinder.
After being accused of sexual harassment, stalking, and criminal intimidation by a 22-year-old lady in Kapurthala, punjab, the self-proclaimed Christian prophet is now facing charges. The pastor has denied the accusations, which follow years after he was detained at the delhi airport on suspicion of raping a woman from Zirakpur.
Although he has received the support of numerous celebrities, his credibility has also been called into question. His ministry has long been the subject of legal investigation and suspicion.
This is despite Punjab's Christian community's explosive rise.
What are the controversies surrounding Bajinder Singh, and who is he exactly?
WHO IS punjab PASTOR BAJINDER SINGH?
According to his official website, the 42-year-old pastor Bajinder Singh is the founder and leader of the Church of Glory and Wisdom, which has locations in jalandhar and New Chandigarh. Since its launch in 2016, the ministry has attracted supporters from punjab and other places.
Bajinder is renowned for what his supporters describe as his "charismatic presence" and is referred to as a Christian prophet on social media. These captivating personalities are widely available online, with multiple widely shared videos of him leading punjabi satsangs (religious gatherings).
Testimonials and spectacular healings are frequently shown in the clips.
He has amassed a sizable online following. The YouTube channel of Prophet Rajinder Singh has 3.74 million subscribers. His ministry has one million facebook followers, and he has about 1.1 million instagram followers.
With "Mera Yeshu Yeshu" playing in the background, reels of his sermons or "healing touches" have frequently gone viral.
CONTROVERSIES AND ALLEGATION SURROUNDING BAJINDER SINGH
Although Bajinder's online miracles have long drawn attention, many have criticized him for encouraging superstition, taking advantage of people's gullibility, and facilitating conversions. He has a history of legal issues as well.
A 22-year-old woman in Kapurthala, punjab, made the allegations, and Bajinder was recently charged under sections 354-A (sexual harassment), 354-D (stalking), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the indian Penal Code (IPC).
The complainant claimed that Singh had inappropriately touched her, made unwelcome advances toward her since she was 17, and even forced her to marry him even though she was already married.
According to news reports, Singh is married and has three kids.
The accusations of sexual harassment and stalking have been strongly refuted by Bajinder Singh, who maintains that they were part of a plot against him.
Despite the seriousness of the current accusation, Bajinder Singh has already dealt with legal troubles.
Bajinder was charged with inciting religious strife in Karnal, Haryana, in 2014 under Section 295A of the indian Penal Code. Charges of violence and intimidation from 2006 in Yamunanagar, Haryana, are also on his criminal record.
According to a Hindustan Times report, Singh was detained in delhi Airport in 2018 as he boarded a flight to London, where he was scheduled to attend a healing event. The victim claimed that Bajinder had recorded her being sexually assaulted at his home in Sector 63, Chandigarh. She said he later threatened to post the footage on social media if she didn't comply with his requests or report the incident. The case is still continuing even though he was given bail later that year.
Bajinder was imprisoned in 2008 after allegedly being involved in a murder case before beginning his religious profession. He met a Christian pastor while incarcerated, and this encounter eventually resulted in his conversion.
According to a Hindustan Times story, Bajinder Singh was under investigation by the National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) in 2021 after a complaint claimed he had engaged youngsters in proselytizing.
As part of a continuing inquiry into suspected fraud and financial irregularities, the Income Tax Department investigated Bajinder's home and church in jalandhar and Mohali in 2023. He has been accused of using the guise of "miraculous healing" to solicit large quantities of money from his ministry.
This is the tale of Bajinder Singh, the preacher who made the widely shared "Mera Yashu Yashu" reels, who, after being given a Bible, discovered Christ in prison. However, the story is filled with legal issues and disputes.
Some people may not recognize him by name, but they would recognize him as the tall man wearing jeans and a blazer who is said to have healed a mute woman while shouting "Hallelujah" while "Mera Yeshu Yeshu" blares in the background. Despite being lauded as a "Prophet" by millions and supported by politicians and celebrities, Bajinder Singh is more than that. On march 1, punjabi police filed a sexual harassment complaint against Bajinder.
After being accused of sexual harassment, stalking, and criminal intimidation by a 22-year-old lady in Kapurthala, punjab, the self-proclaimed Christian prophet is now facing charges. The pastor has denied the accusations, which follow years after he was detained at the delhi airport on suspicion of raping a woman from Zirakpur.
Although he has received the support of numerous celebrities, his credibility has also been called into question. His ministry has long been the subject of legal investigation and suspicion.
This is despite Punjab's Christian community's explosive rise.
What are the controversies surrounding Bajinder Singh, and who is he exactly?
WHO IS punjab PASTOR BAJINDER SINGH?
According to his official website, the 42-year-old pastor Bajinder Singh is the founder and leader of the Church of Glory and Wisdom, which has locations in jalandhar and New Chandigarh. Since its launch in 2016, the ministry has attracted supporters from punjab and other places.
Bajinder is renowned for what his supporters describe as his "charismatic presence" and is referred to as a Christian prophet on social media. These captivating personalities are widely available online, with multiple widely shared videos of him leading punjabi satsangs (religious gatherings).
Testimonials and spectacular healings are frequently shown in the clips.
He has amassed a sizable online following. The YouTube channel of Prophet Rajinder Singh has 3.74 million subscribers. His ministry has one million facebook followers, and he has about 1.1 million instagram followers.
With "Mera Yeshu Yeshu" playing in the background, reels of his sermons or "healing touches" have frequently gone viral.
CONTROVERSIES AND ALLEGATION SURROUNDING BAJINDER SINGH
Although Bajinder's online miracles have long drawn attention, many have criticized him for encouraging superstition, taking advantage of people's gullibility, and facilitating conversions. He has a history of legal issues as well.
A 22-year-old woman in Kapurthala, punjab, made the allegations, and Bajinder was recently charged under sections 354-A (sexual harassment), 354-D (stalking), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the indian Penal Code (IPC).
The complainant claimed that Singh had inappropriately touched her, made unwelcome advances toward her since she was 17, and even forced her to marry him even though she was already married.
According to news reports, Singh is married and has three kids.
The accusations of sexual harassment and stalking have been strongly refuted by Bajinder Singh, who maintains that they were part of a plot against him.
Despite the seriousness of the current accusation, Bajinder Singh has already dealt with legal troubles.
Bajinder was charged with inciting religious strife in Karnal, Haryana, in 2014 under Section 295A of the indian Penal Code. Charges of violence and intimidation from 2006 in Yamunanagar, Haryana, are also on his criminal record.
According to a Hindustan Times report, Singh was detained in delhi Airport in 2018 as he boarded a flight to London, where he was scheduled to attend a healing event. The victim claimed that Bajinder had recorded her being sexually assaulted at his home in Sector 63, Chandigarh. She said he later threatened to post the footage on social media if she didn't comply with his requests or report the incident. The case is still continuing even though he was given bail later that year.
Bajinder was imprisoned in 2008 after allegedly being involved in a murder case before beginning his religious profession. He met a Christian pastor while incarcerated, and this encounter eventually resulted in his conversion.
According to a Hindustan Times story, Bajinder Singh was under investigation by the National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) in 2021 after a complaint claimed he had engaged youngsters in proselytizing.
As part of a continuing inquiry into suspected fraud and financial irregularities, the Income Tax Department investigated Bajinder's home and church in jalandhar and Mohali in 2023. He has been accused of using the guise of "miraculous healing" to solicit large quantities of money from his ministry.
This is the tale of Bajinder Singh, the preacher who made the widely shared "Mera Yashu Yashu" reels, who, after being given a Bible, discovered Christ in prison. However, the story is filled with legal issues and disputes.
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