Asarams photo worship at Surat hospital sparks rowLast Updated: September 23, 2025, 20:00 ISTRepresentational image (Image: News18)Surat, Sept 23 (PTI) A controversy erupted after followers of Asaram Bapu, who is serving life sentences in two cases of rape, purportedly performed a puja ritual by putting up his photo on the premises of Surat Civil Hospital. The hospital management clarified on Tuesday that permission was granted to disciples of the self-styled godman only for distributing fruits to patients. Recommended StoriesThe hospital drew flak after a video of the incident went viral. However, no permission was taken for putting up the photo and doing pooja on the hospital premises," said Dr Ketan Naik, Resident Medical Officer. PTI COR PD NSKFirst Published: September 23, 2025, 20:00 ISTNews agency-feeds Asarams photo worship at Surat hospital sparks rowDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.