Nithyananda's Kailasa Accused of Land Grabbing in Bolivia

Nithyananda, a self-proclaimed Hindu guru and fugitive, is attempting to establish the 'United States of Kailasa' (USK) in Latin America, raising alarms over his secretive land purchases from Indigenous groups in Bolivia. Recent reports revealed that representatives of Indigenous peoples signed contracts leasing thousands of hectares of rainforest to Nithyananda's followers for significant annual sums, granting the USK control over land, natural resources, and airspace. Despite these deals, the Bolivian government has stated that it does not recognize Kailasa as a sovereign state and recently expelled 20 foreigners associated with the organization, accusing them of land trafficking. This situation follows Nithyananda's previous failed attempts to acquire land in Ecuador and Paraguay, as well as an aborted agreement with Newark, NJ. The contracts, described as 'irrational' and 'magical realism' by a journalist who uncovered the story, obligate Indigenous groups to defend the USK in legal matters and support its recognition globally. The bizarre saga of Kailasa is compounded by Nithyananda's controversial past, including serious criminal allegations in India.