Sonu Nigam stokes controversy, says Kali Maa depicted in lesser clothes than Radhe Maa

Sonu Nigam called out sexism in the treatment meted out to Radhe Maa in wake of the several criminal allegations against her.

Nigam wrote on Twitter questioning why women had to follow different rules when people were willing to give male sadhus more leeway and benefit of doubt. The 'godwoman' has been accused of dowry harassment, abetting suicide and encouraging superstition. Complaints have been filed in each case.

Radhe Maa stirred controversy when pictures of her wearing a mini-skirt and videos of her dancing to Bollywood numbers surfaced online. The photos went viral and invited both outrage and ridicule on social media.

Just my 2 pence. Kaali Maa is depicted in lesser clothes than Radhey Maa. Interesting that this country wants to sue a woman for her clothes

— Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) August 16, 2015

Men Saadhus can walk naked. Dance embarrassingly, but it takes a rape charge to put them behind bars. So much for Gender equality? :)

— Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) August 16, 2015

Wanna sue, sue the followers... Sue YOURSELVES.. For making them God men and women. Setting different rules for men and women, not fair.

— Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) August 16, 2015

In a complaint lodged with Kandivali police earlier this month, a 32-year-old woman has accused the self-styled spiritual leader of instigating her in-laws, who are her followers, to demand dowry from her. The complainant alleged that she had been physically and mentally harassed by her in-laws for dowry at the behest of Radhe Maa.

A separate complaint has also been filed alleging her involvement in promoting superstition. Radhe Maa has also been accused of instigating four people to commit suicide. 

Also read: Radhe Maa grilled in dowry case; Bombay HC grants her relief