Amid the controversy at Magh Mela, Jagadguru Rambhadracharya stated that Swami Avimukteshwaranand was at fault for attempting to reach the Ganga on a chariot. The incident occurred during Mauni Amavasya when the seer and his followers were stopped from proceeding to the Sangam Nose. Swami Avimukteshwaranand accused the police of halting their progress and mistreating his disciples.
Jagadguru Rambhadracharya defended the administration’s actions, emphasizing that rules prohibit chariot processions to the Ganga. Swami Avimukteshwaranand staged a protest, demanding apologies from officials. Mela Officer Rishiraj explained that barricades were broken, and restrictions on vehicle movement were violated.
The procession’s halt aimed to prevent overcrowding during Mauni Amavasya ‘snan’. Swami Avimukteshwaranand refuted claims of lack of prior information, questioning the need for permission to bathe in the Ganga. The situation escalated as the seer insisted on his right to access the holy river.
