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Shankaracharya retaliated on CM’s statement, said – Will Shankaracharya be considered the only one who supports?

Sandy Verma | February 14, 2026 10:24 PM CST

Yogi Adityanath’s statement

During the budget session of Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that—

He said that no person can spread confusion in the society by arbitrarily becoming the Acharya of any Peeth.

Swami Avimukteshwarananda’s counterattack

Swami Avimukteshwaranand gave a sharp reaction to CM Yogi’s statement and said that-

He alleged that-

Swami Avimukteshwaranand also claimed that he has received recognition from the Shankaracharyas of other three Peethas of the country and he has been duly ordained.

Akhilesh Yadav’s reaction

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav also targeted the Chief Minister on this issue. He said-

He also took a dig at the government supporters, terming it “verbal violence”.

This controversy started in Prayagraj on February 18 during the bath of Mauni Amavasya. Swami Avimukteshwaranand had accused the administration of misbehavior and assault with the disciples, due to which the matter came to a head.

The ongoing controversy regarding the post of Shankaracharya has now taken a political colour. The rhetoric between the Chief Minister, religious saints and opposition parties has intensified. This issue is expected to deepen further in the coming days.