The controversy surrounding Dhirendra Shastri of Bageshwar Dham is gaining traction. The case, which began with accusations of witchcraft and superstition, has progressed to conversion. In the country, the debate over Sanatan Dharma against Christianity-Islam has heated up. People linked with Sant Samaj and Hindu organisations, on the other side, are coming forward to support Bageshwar Dham Baba. Many BJP heavyweights, including Kailash Vijayvargiya and Kapil Mishra, have come out in favour of Baba Bageshwar.