Yogi Adityanath Slams 'Kaal Nemi' Forces Amid Row Over Shankaracharya Skipping Holy Dip

On this Special Report, the focus is on the escalating political and religious row in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued a stern warning against 'Kaal Nemi-like forces trying to weaken the Sanatan Dharm from within.' The statement comes after Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati skipped the Mouni Amavasya Snan at the Magh Mela, citing a lack of respect and protocol violations. The Samajwadi Party has accused the Yogi Adityanath-led government of targeting the seer and politicising sacred rituals. While the Magh Mela administration denies any wrongdoing, the Shankaracharya has reportedly decided to skip the upcoming Basant Panchami Snan as well. This report explores the collision of faith and politics as the battle over the Ganga Snan intensifies between the BJP and the opposition.