Astrologer goes viral for predicting Sheikh Hasina's political crisis in 2023: Here's what he had said
Bangladesh is in crisis as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country amid violent protests. This turmoil has brought attention to astrologer Prashanth Kini, who had predicted the unrest back in 2023.
Bangladesh is experiencing severe political turmoil, and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has just resigned and left the country.
While protests had been escalating over the past few weeks, an astrologer named Prashanth Kini had predicted this situation back in 2023, with digital evidence to back it up.
In a post from December 14, 2023, Kini had warned Hasina to be cautious during May, June, July, and August 2024, suggesting she might face assassination attempts.
My prediction about Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,
¡ª Prashanth Kini (@AstroPrashanth9) December 14, 2023
Sheikh Hasina to be careful in the month May June July August 2024, She may face
Assassination attempts ?
Following the recent events, Kini commented, "I have Already predicted Sheikh Haseena will be in trouble in August 2024. Is she flee her country!!!!¡±
I have Already predicted Sheikh Haseena will be in trouble in August 2024 ,
¡ª Prashanth Kini (@AstroPrashanth9) August 5, 2024
Is she flee her country !!!! https://t.co/WePWMaOOkP
How social media reacted
In response, someone asked, "What about the future of Bangladesh?" to which Kini replied, "Full anti-India."
Reactions ranged from astonishment to admiration, with comments like, "What a prediction!" and "You¡¯re like the Paul the Octopus of astrology¡ªrespect to you!"
Paul the Octopus had become famous for predicting international football match results, particularly for his accurate World Cup predictions in 2010, earning the title of animal oracle.
Credit: Wikipedia | Paul the Octopus
One person even suggested, "Sheikh Hasina aur tumhare predictions ka future, dono kaafi interesting hai! Politics mein bhi acha career ban sakta hai tumhara."
Others joined in with playful requests: "Sir, when will I get married?," "Can you predict my life? It's more important than Bangladesh's future!" and "Make a prediction about #RCB winning the IPL!"
What is going on in Bangladesh?
Credit: AP | Sheikh Hasina
Violent protests have erupted in Bangladesh over a controversial quota system that reserves 30% of government jobs for relatives of veterans from the 1971 War of Independence.
Credit: PTI | Protests erupt in Bangladesh
The protests, which have been ongoing for over a month, have resulted in over 100 deaths in the past two days.
Initially focused on the job quota, the movement has expanded into broader anger against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina¡¯s government, which is accused of suppressing opposition voices, arresting leaders, and cracking down on freedom of expression.
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