On this Special Report, anchor Gaurav Sawant examines the escalating religious and political confrontation in Uttar Pradesh. The controversy erupted after Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati boycotted the Mouni Amavasya and Basant Panchami holy dips at the Magh Mela in Prayagraj, alleging a ‘lack of respect and violation of protocol’ by the administration. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath responded by warning against ‘Kaal Nemi-like forces trying to weaken the Sanatan Dharm from within,’ a remark that triggered a sharp reaction from the Samajwadi Party. The programme features a heated debate between political analyst Shantanu Gupta and Samajwadi Party spokesperson Ghanshyam Tiwari. They discuss the legitimacy of the Shankaracharya’s title, the administration’s security protocols during the fair, and the historical context of political interference in religious rituals. The discussion highlights the intersection of faith and governance as both sides trade allegations over the treatment of seers and the safety of devotees at the Ganga Ghats.
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