Self-proclaimed godman Nithyananda has stirred political controversy by asserting that his self-declared nation, the “United States of Kailasa,” engaged in official discussions with three Tamil Nadu ministers regarding diplomatic relations. The Tamil Nadu government has promptly refuted these claims. Nithyananda, who is evading Indian authorities and reportedly residing overseas, made these assertions through Kailasa’s official communication channels on July 16.
Delegates from Kailasa allegedly met with Tamil Nadu ministers at the State Secretariat in Chennai to deliberate on enhancing ties between the self-proclaimed nation and the state government. The post by Nithyananda’s organization identified the ministers as TVK leaders Lokesh, Srinath, and Vanni Arasu. It mentioned that the meeting centered on strengthening relations with Kailasa and showcased two books penned by Nithyananda—’United States of Kailasa’ and ‘History of Kailasa’—presented to the ministers.
The books purportedly elucidate the vision behind Kailasa and stress the significance of upholding and safeguarding Sanatana Dharma. Additionally, the post included images depicting Kailasa representatives offering the books to the ministers and posing for photographs, creating an impression of an official governmental engagement. These images swiftly circulated on social media, sparking political discussions and raising doubts about the alleged interaction between Tamil Nadu ministers and Nithyananda’s representatives.
However, officials at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat have unequivocally dismissed these assertions. In response to media inquiries, government sources clarified that no formal meeting or diplomatic dialogue with Kailasa representatives occurred. They explained that ministers routinely meet with members of the public, social organizations, and various visitors who visit the Secretariat to submit petitions, memoranda, or publications. The individuals shown in the photographs were reportedly among such visitors who merely presented books to the ministers before capturing photographs.
Government sources emphasized that beyond this brief encounter, no official discussions or diplomatic negotiations transpired. They further criticized Nithyananda’s portrayal of the incident as misleading, asserting that the social media post inaccurately depicted a routine public interaction as an official governmental meeting. This controversy emerges shortly after Nithyananda publicly praised actor-turned-politician Vijay for his party’s performance in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, thrusting the self-proclaimed nation of Kailasa and its controversial founder back into the political spotlight.
