Politics Escalates Over Swami Avimukteshwaranand Dispute; UP Congress Chief Ajay Rai Pledges Street Support
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UP Congress Backs Swami Avimukteshwaranand, Announces State-Wide Protests
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News18•24-02-2026, 14:55
UP Congress Backs Swami Avimukteshwaranand, Announces State-Wide Protests
•UP Congress Chief Ajay Rai met Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in Varanasi, calling the FIR against him a political conspiracy and insult to Sanatan tradition.
•Rai announced full support for the Shankaracharya, stating the issue is linked to Sanatan Dharma sentiments and alleges government pressure on saints.
•Congress workers will stage peaceful protests in all 75 UP districts on Wednesday, submitting a memorandum to PM Modi demanding an impartial investigation.
•The controversy stems from an FIR filed against the Shankaracharya on sexual harassment charges, registered on a special POCSO court order after he was prevented from bathing in the Ganga during Magh Mela.
•The Shankaracharya denies the allegations, calling them baseless; Congress vows to fight attempts to suppress saints' voices and protect Sanatan values.
