Congress Criticizes UP Government Over Seer's Restricted Access at Kumbh Mela

The Congress party criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for preventing Jyotirpeeth Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand from taking the holy dip at the Kumbh Mela, citing his unauthorized entry attempt amid heavy crowds. The seer, who has publicly criticized BJP decisions including the Ram Temple consecration and Kumbh Mela management, has been on a hunger strike since. Congress leaders called for Prime Minister Modi's intervention, highlighting tensions between the seer and the BJP-led administration.