Lokendra Singh Kalvi, Karni Sena Founder, Dies At 68 After Prolonged Illness

Lokendra Singh Kalvi, Karni Sena founder, dies at 68 after prolonged illness

Lokendra Singh Kalvi, the founder of Shree Rajput Karni Sena, passed away at 68 on Monday (March 13) night at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur. He had been undergoing treatment for a long time after suffering a brain stroke. His last rites will be conducted in his native village in Nagaur on March 14 at 2:15 pm.

Rajput Karni Sena founder Lokendra Singh Kalvi passed away last night at Jaipur’s Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital. He was undergoing treatment in the hospital since June 2022 after suffering from a brain stroke: Dr Achal Sharma, Superintendent, SMS Hospital

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According to Dr Achal Sharma, the Superintendent at SMS Hospital, Kalvi had been undergoing treatment in the hospital since June 2022 after suffering from a brain stroke.

The Jaipur-based organisation, Shree Rajput Karni Sena, gained notoriety in 2018 when its members attacked director Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the sets of his film, Padmavat. The group claimed that the movie portrayed Rani Padmini, played by Deepika Padukone, in a derogatory manner.

Lokendra Singh Kalvi, the son of former Rajasthan minister Kalyan Singh, joined the Congress party in 2008, hoping to receive a ticket to contest elections. However, he was not chosen as a candidate. In 2014, he contested the Lok Sabha polls from the Barmer-Jaisalmer seat on a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) ticket but lost the election. Interestingly, his father, Kalyan Singh Kalvi, had previously won the same seat.

What is Karni Sena?

Karni Sena

Leader: Lokendra Singh Kalvi; Mahipal Singh Makrana; Vishwabandhu Singh Rathore
Founder: Lokendra Singh Kalvi
Founded: 23 September 2006
Formerly called: Rajput Karni Sena
Legal status: Religious Organisation
Named after: Karni Mata
Official language: Hindi, Rajasthani and Gujarati

Shri Rajput Karni Sena (SRKS) is a Rajput caste group founded in 2006 by Lokendra Singh Kalvi. The group is headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and has significant centers in Nagaur and Sikar districts. The Karni Sena came into the public eye after contesting the Rajasthan assembly elections in 2003 as a social justice forum founded in collaboration with Devi Singh Bhati of BJP.

Karni Sena has a history of protesting against films that they believe insult Rajputana culture. In 2008, the group led massive protests against Ashutosh Gowariker’s film Jodhaa Akbar, which could not be released in Rajasthan due to their opposition.

FAQ

01. Who was Lokendra Singh Kalvi?

Lokendra Singh Kalvi was the founder of Shree Rajput Karni Sena, a Rajput caste group, headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan. He passed away at the age of 68 on March 14, 2023, after suffering a prolonged illness due to a brain stroke.

02. What is the Shree Rajput Karni Sena?

Shree Rajput Karni Sena (SRKS) is a Rajput caste group founded in 2006 by Lokendra Singh Kalvi. The group is headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and has significant centers in Nagaur and Sikar districts. The Karni Sena is a religious organization named after Karni Mata, and its official languages are Hindi, Rajasthani, and Gujarati.

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03. Why did Karni Sena gain notoriety in 2018?

Karni Sena gained notoriety in 2018 when its members attacked director Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the sets of his film, Padmavat. The group claimed that the movie portrayed Rani Padmini, played by Deepika Padukone, in a derogatory manner.

04. Who was Lokendra Singh Kalvi’s father?

Lokendra Singh Kalvi’s father was former Rajasthan minister Kalyan Singh Kalvi.

05. Did Lokendra Singh Kalvi contest any elections?

Yes, Lokendra Singh Kalvi contested the Lok Sabha polls from the Barmer-Jaisalmer seat in 2014 on a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) ticket but lost the election.