Bolivia has deported members of the so-called 'United States of Kailasa,' a fictitious nation led by a fugitive guru, after accusations of land trafficking and dubious agreements with Indigenous groups for Amazon land.
The Folly of the 'United States of Kailasa' and Its Ambitious Land Schemes in Bolivia
The Folly of the 'United States of Kailasa' and Its Ambitious Land Schemes in Bolivia
Self-proclaimed emissaries of a nonexistent Hindu nation face legal repercussions after negotiating questionable land deals.
In an unexpected twist of international law and dubious claims of sovereignty, members of a self-styled “sovereign nation” for Hindus, known as the United States of Kailasa, found themselves at the center of a land trafficking scandal in Bolivia. Led by Swami Nithyananda, a fugitive alleged to be born with supernatural abilities, the group asserts the existence of a nation complete with its own passport and currency, yet this facade crumbled dramatically when Bolivian authorities acted.
Recently, Bolivian officials detained 20 individuals linked to Kailasa, accusing them of negotiating bogus 1,000-year land leases with Indigenous groups in the Amazon rainforest. These purported agreements were swiftly nullified as officials stated Bolivia does not recognize the legitimacy of a nation that does not exist. Instead of repatriating these individuals to a mythical land, they were deported to various countries, including India, the United States, Sweden, and China.
The journey of Kailasa began in 2019 when Swami Nithyananda fled India facing severe criminal accusations, including rape and child abuse. His radical claims of guiding reincarnation and assuring wealth in future lives attracted believers and curiosity alike. However, despite flashy presentations at UN events and meetings with international figures, the reality of Kailasa's operations appears deeply rooted in exploitation.
As officials emphasized, the dealings with Indigenous communities – historically marginalized and vulnerable – reflect a concerning trend of opportunism masked as spiritual sovereignty. Kailasa's grand narratives may entice the unwary, but Bolivia's decisive actions serve as a reminder: no amount of spiritual bravado can supersede the sovereignty and law of a nation grounded in reality.
