Magh Mela Dispute: Shankaracharya on Hunger Strike, Deputy CM Maurya Appeals for Calm

• Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati is on a hunger strike at Prayagraj Magh Mela, alleging no hope from the government and administration.
• Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya appealed to Shankaracharya to end his protest, take a holy dip, and assured investigation into police action against disciples.
• Uttar Pradesh Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh stated that the dispute would be resolved soon and denied any internal government conflict.
• Shankaracharya welcomed Maurya's statement but criticized the CM for 'stubbornness' and alleged administration orchestrated disturbance near his camp.
• Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya accused Swami Avimukteshwaranand and Satua Baba of defaming Magh Mela and demanded their ban from the event.

Why It Matters: A hunger strike by Shankaracharya at Magh Mela has escalated political tensions, with appeals for resolution.