Prayagraj Magh Mela Authority Issues Notice to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Over Shankaracharya Title

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati of Jyotish Peeth has been issued a notice by the Prayagraj Magh Mela administration, seeking explanation for using the title 'Shankaracharya' amid a pending Supreme Court appeal barring such appointments. The notice followed an incident where police allegedly stopped him from taking a holy dip at the Sangam on Mauni Amavasya, leading to his ongoing protest demanding an apology. The administration denies mistreatment, citing crowd control and legal constraints. Political parties and religious groups have expressed varied reactions, with opposition leaders criticizing the state government and the Congress questioning the authority to challenge religious titles, while the Hindu Mahasabha demands action against officials involved. The dispute highlights tensions between religious traditions, administrative protocols, and legal rulings during the Magh Mela festival.