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Sambhaji Vinayakrao Bhide[1] popularly known as Bhide guruji[2] is an octogenarian and founder and head of Shiv Pratisthan Hindusthan a cultural and social organisation active in western Maharashtra, an Indian state.[3][4][5][6] Bhide before forming his own organisation was a RSS pracharak.[7][8] Bhide has a master's degree in Atomic Physics from Pune University wining a gold medal while qualifying for it. He has taught at Pune's Ferguson College.[5] Bhide's organisation is apolitical.[9] It has been reported that Narendra Modi in his election speech Tasgaon, Sangli said, "मैं भिडे गुरुजी के बुलावे पर नहीं आया हूं. बल्कि उनका ऑर्डर मानकर सांगली आया हूं." (I am here not on Bhide guruji's invitation but on his order) and that Devendra Fadnavis diverted his flight to meet Bhide.[10] Modi referred to Bhide as one of his inspirations,.[11] Both Modi and Fandavis have attended programmes arranged by Bhide's organisation.[12][13] Uddhav Thackeray holds Bhide in high esteem. Bhide is a brahmachari[14] who leads a simple lifestyle, goes barefoot and travels using a bicycle.[15] Narendra Modi has commented that Bhide's persona belied his greatness his sacrifices and penance.[16] Bhide was involved in the agitation that led to highlighting the issue of the alleged custodial death of Aniket Kothale that has led to action against those allegedly involved.[17] In December, 2017 Bhide was awarded Morya Gosavi Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar, at the hands of the Shankaracharya of Karveer Peeth at Chinchwad.[18] Bhide in an interview with Preeti Sompura remarked that the foundation of Hindu philosophy and theology was based on the freedom of choice of religious expression.[14] References[edit] Jump up ^ News18Lokmat (2018-01-08), Bedhadak with Sambhaji Bhide By Dr. Uday Nirgudkar, retrieved 2018-01-09 Jump up ^ "Case against Sambhaji Bhide, followers for `obstructing' waari". Outlook. Retrieved 2018-01-09. Jump up ^ Bhosle, Prince Pratap Sinh Serfoji Raje (2017-12-20). Contributions of Thanjavur Maratha Kings: 2nd Edition (with a Brief History of Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj,Dharmaveer Sambhaji Maharajah,Swami Samartha Ramdas, Cholas,Nayakas and Indian Classical Art-Bharatanatyam). Notion Press. ISBN 9781948230957. Jump up ^ Thevar, Krishna (2015-09-09). "After Aurangabad, Shiv Sena now wants to change Islampur's name to Ishwarpur". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2018-01-09. ^ Jump up to: a b "Sambhaji Bhide: The 85-year-old inspirational public leader who is admired by PM Narendra Modi - NewsX". NewsX. 2017-11-16. Retrieved 2018-01-09. Jump up ^ "Hindutva activist revered by Uddhav, Modi slams both". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2018-01-09. Jump up ^ "Shiv Sena asks BJP to allow event to mark killing of Afzal Khan". The Economic Times. 2014-11-11. Retrieved 2018-01-09. Jump up ^ "7 Reasons Why 2,000 RSS Rebels in Goa Mean a Crisis For the BJP". The Quint. Retrieved 2018-01-09. Jump up ^ "Who is this man with Narendra Modi?". Zee News. 2015-12-15. Retrieved 2018-01-09. Jump up ^ "इस बुजुर्ग का रुतबा जान हो जाएंगे हैरान, मोदी भी मानते हैं ORDER - India Gallery AajTak - photo 7" (in Hindi). Retrieved 2018-01-09. Jump up ^ India, Press Trust of (2016-01-27). "Have a single date for celebrating Shivaji Jayanti: Bhide Guruji". India.com. Retrieved 2018-01-09. Jump up ^ "Narendra Modi takes a dig at Congress during Sunday rally | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dna. 2014-01-06. Retrieved 2018-01-09. Jump up ^ "'शिवाजी महाराजांचा पुतळा समुद्रात कशाला?' -Maharashtra Times". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). 2016-01-28. Retrieved 2018-01-09. ^ Jump up to: a b "Sambhaji Bhide Guruji's Exclusive Interview-TV9". Best video clip, most viewed | ShowTodayTV.com. Retrieved 2018-01-09. Jump up ^ "इनका राजनीति में अलग है रुतबा, पीएम से लेकर सीएम तक मानते हैं ऑर्डर". www.punjabkesari.in. Retrieved 2018-01-09. Jump up ^ "आजादी के बाद शासकों ने भारत के इतिहास को सच्चे परिपेक्ष्य में समाज तक पहुंचने ही नहीं दिया: श्री मोदी". www.narendramodi.in. Retrieved 2018-01-09. Jump up ^ "सरकारी गुंडों के अड्डे बने हैं पुलिस थाने : संभाजी भिडे गुरूजी". dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 2017-11-14. Retrieved 2018-01-09. Jump up ^ "संभाजी भिडे गुरुजी यांना मोरया गोसावी जीवन गौरव पुरस्कार प्रदान". Lokmat (in Marathi). 2017-12-07. Retrieved 2018-01-09.