Akhilesh Yadav, Ajay Rai Back Swami Avimukteshwaranand in Magh Mela Dispute

• Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav called Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati to offer support in his dispute with the Prayagraj Mela Authority.
• Congress state president Ajay Rai visited the Magh Mela area, extending support to Swami Avimukteshwaranand's movement.
• Rai criticized the Modi-Yogi governments, alleging harm to Sanatan Dharma and demolition of temples in Kashi.
• He raised the issue of idols being demolished at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, including those of Mata Ahilyabai Holkar.
• Ajay Rai accused the BJP government of imposing a tax on shrouds at Manikarnika Ghat and vowed Congress support for Sanatanis.

Why It Matters: Political leaders Akhilesh Yadav and Ajay Rai have publicly supported Swami Avimukteshwaranand in his Magh Mela dispute.