Published 00:51 IST, March 1st 2023

Nithyananda's fictional nation 'United States of Kailasa' attends UN meet

Two representatives of the fictional country “Kailasa” spoke during a general discussion on sustainable development held by CESCR.

Reported by: Mahima Joshi
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United States of Kailasa, fictional country set up by self-styled godman Nithyananda, is said to have attended United Nations conference in Geneva and took part in a discussion on sustainable development. participation of representatives of fictional ‘country’ came in an apparent bid to create an illusion that world organisation has recognised it. Two representatives of fictional country 'Kailasa' even spoke during general discussion on Sustainable Development held by Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR).

Notably, Kailasa is not among 193 countries recognised by United Nations. In order for a country to be recognised as a member of United Nations, it requires approval of both Security Council and General Assembly. 

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Sharing information on official Twitter handle of so-called Pontiff of Hinduism, Nithyananda Paramashivam, wrote, “USK at UN Geneva: Inputs on Achievement of Sustainability. Participation of United States of KAILASA in a discussion on General Comment on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and Sustainable Development at United Nations in Geneva.” 

Kailasa at UN meeting in Geneva 

dressing meeting, ambassor of 'fake country' said, “ UN human rights outfits in Geneva are very generous in allowing people to come in and speak at open sessions of ir meetings, often drawing charlatans and dubious organisations who make weird claims and organisations' open procedures allow m to submit presentations that are included in ir archives, which make it seem official.” 

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Nithyanand, self-styled godman and rape-accused, is believed to be founder of “Kailasa”. Nithyananda is charged under several cases, including rape, torture, kidnapping and wrongful confinement of children, under Indian Penal Code (IPC). 

00:51 IST, March 1st 2023