What did former CBI Director M. Nageshwar Rao say about his meeting with Swami Avimukteshwaranand?
Former CBI Director M. Nageshwar Rao is conducting an inquiry into the controversy surrounding Swami Avimukteshwaranand and the alleged disrespect towards Shankaracharya at the Prayagraj Magh Mela.
The ongoing case against Swami Avimukteshwaranand under the POCSO Act has drawn significant attention, with investigations being conducted by the Prayagraj police. This case is linked to the events during the Magh Mela, particularly on Mauni Amavasya (January 18), when confrontations arose between the administration and Avimukteshwaranand. The complainant claimed that it was on this day that victims (the young individuals involved in the case) were set to meet. As a result, the circumstances surrounding Mauni Amavasya are now under investigation.
Former CBI Director M. Nageshwar Rao, along with his team, has taken it upon themselves to investigate the incidents that took place during the Magh Mela at Prayagraj. In recent days, they have been in conversation with Swami Avimukteshwaranand and his associates in Varanasi. Rao aims to shed light on the events and provide clarity regarding the accusations leveled against the swami and the implications it has for the Hindu community's rights under the law.
During his discussions with Aaj Tak, Rao expressed his commitment to ensuring that the Hindu society is granted constitutional equality and emphasized the importance of a fair investigation into the allegations involving the purported disrespect towards Shankaracharya. The investigation represents not only a legal inquiry but also highlights the intersection of religious sensitivities and the legal framework in India, placing Rao's findings in the public spotlight as various stakeholders await clarity on the situation.