Shankaracharya Protests at Magh Mela: Demands Apology from Yogi Adityanath

• Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati is protesting at Magh Mela, Prayagraj, demanding an apology from UP CM Yogi Adityanath.
• The protest began after a confrontation with police on 'Mauni Amavasya' prevented him from performing the sacred snan.
• He alleges the incident was an "insult to Sanatan tradition and religious authority" and part of a pattern targeting critical saints.
• The administration cites crowd safety as the top priority, stating his procession lacked permission and supporters broke barricades.
• The incident has escalated into a political flashpoint, with opposition leaders supporting the Shankaracharya and demanding an inquiry.

Why It Matters: Shankaracharya's Magh Mela protest highlights a clash between religious tradition and crowd management.