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    Allegations of Interference: Seer Challenges Uttar Pradesh Investigation

    Varanasi, February 25 Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati alleged on Wednesday that criminals rule in Uttar Pradesh, leveling allegations and influencing investigations, as he denied having any contact with the two individuals against whom he has been accused of sexual abuse.Addressing...
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    Varanasi Meeting: Congress Supports Saraswati Amid Legal Challenges

    Varanasi, February 24 Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai met controversial religious leader Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati here on Tuesday and said his party stands firmly with those who protect religion.This development comes days after an FIR was filed in Prayagraj against...
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    Investigation Demanded in POCSO Case Against Swami, Raising Concerns Over Religious Autonomy

    Varanasi, February 23 Days after he was booked for alleged sexual abuse of two persons, Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati said on Monday that he will not oppose his arrest and asserted that the "fabricated story" will be exposed sooner or later.Speaking to reporters, Saraswati said there are...
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    Varanasi Seer Addresses POCSO Case, Questions Investigation Timeline

    Varanasi, February 23 – Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati said on Monday that he is ready to face arrest and will fully cooperate with any investigation related to the POCSO case, even as he criticized the Uttar Pradesh government.Addressing reporters during a media interaction here, the...
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    Allegations of Abuse Surface Against Swami During Magh Mela, FIR Registered

    Varanasi (UP), February 23 Days after being booked under the POCSO Act over allegations of sexual abuse of two persons, including a minor, Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati said on Monday that he will not oppose his arrest, even though "the public is watching everything".Speaking to...
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    Uttar Pradesh Government Faces Criticism Over FIR Against Seer

    New Delhi, February 22 – Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on the Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday, over a First Information Report (FIR) filed against 'Shankaracharya' Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, accusing the administration of acting with malicious...
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    FIR Filed Against Seer Over Allegations of Minor Sexual Abuse

    Lucknow, February 22 – A special court for dealing with crimes against minors in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, ordered the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and one of his associates, Mukundanand Giri, on Saturday, over allegations of...
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    Prayagraj: POCSO Act FIR Registered Against Swami and Disciple

    Lucknow (UP), February 22 An FIR has been registered in Prayagraj against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple, Mukundanand Brahmachari, over allegations of sexual abuse of two individuals, including a minor, over the past year, including during the Magh Mela.This action follows...
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    Prayagraj: Court Directs Police to Investigate Abuse Allegations at Vidya Math Ashram

    Prayagraj (UP), February 21 A special POCSO court here on Saturday ordered the Jhunsi Police Station SHO to register an FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati to investigate allegations of sexual abuse of boys.Last week, the court of Special Judge (POCSO Act) Vinod Kumar Chaurasia...
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    Amidst Controversy, Uttar Pradesh Leaders Address Concerns of Brahmin Community

    Varanasi/Lucknow, February 19 Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati said on Thursday that both the deputy chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh are people who respect sadhus and batuk Brahmins, even as he warned that saints would march to Lucknow if the cow is not declared 'Rashtra Mata' within 40 days...
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    Magh Mela Controversy: Priest Allegations Spark Political Fallout

    Lucknow, February 18 Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Singh Yadav on Wednesday criticized Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak over his remarks regarding the alleged pulling of a priest's "choti" during the Magh Mela in Prayagraj, and demanded his resignation if he felt so strongly...
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    Prayagraj Magh Mela Sees Massive Participation, Security Measures in Place

    Prayagraj (UP), February 15 On the last day of the Magh Mela on Sunday, which coincided with Maha Shivratri, over 40 lakh devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga and Sangam, an official said.An official from the Mela authority said that devotees began arriving at the fair area since late...
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    Varanasi: Swami Challenges Adityanath's Interpretation of Sanatan Dharma

    Varanasi (UP), February 14 In a veiled attack on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati said on Saturday that someone who talks about Sanatan Dharma is being told that they are not a Shankaracharya at all.His remarks came a day after Adityanath said in...
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    Akhilesh Yadav Condemns Derogatory Language Against Shankaracharya

    Lucknow, February 14 Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Saturday that using derogatory language against Shankaracharya constitutes both verbal violence ('verbal violence') and a sin."Using highly derogatory language against Shankaracharya is both verbal violence and a sin. Along with...
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    Adityanath Clarifies 'Shankaracharya' Title Usage After Magh Mela Dispute

    Lucknow, February 13 Almost a month after a dispute between the district administration and Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati during the Magh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told the Assembly on Friday that not everyone could use the title of ‘Shankaracharya’...
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