For the first time, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reacted in detail to the controversy related to Shankaracharya Avimukteshwarananda in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Friday. In his address, he presented a clear stand regarding the dignity of traditions, religious norms and law and order.
What did CM Yogi say on Shankaracharya controversy?
The Chief Minister said that as per the tradition established by Adi Jagadguru Shankaracharya, it is mandatory to follow the prescribed procedure for occupying any chair. According to him, the mantra and commentary of the eligible candidate of the concerned chair should get approval from the Academic Council. Only after this the process of consecration is completed and formal recognition is given by tradition. He bluntly said that not every person can declare himself a Shankaracharya nor can he carry out activities arbitrarily in the name of any Peeth. It is everyone’s responsibility to maintain the dignity of religious positions.
CM Yogi cornered the opposition
The Chief Minister also cornered the opposition on this issue. Referring to the incident that took place in Varanasi, he raised the question that if the person concerned was considered a Shankaracharya then why was action like lathi charge and FIR taken at that time. He accused the opposition of adopting a double standard in the name of morality.
What did Yogi say on security arrangements?
Regarding security arrangements, the Chief Minister said that in events attended by crores of devotees, the primary responsibility of the administration is to ensure their safety. He clarified that no one can be allowed to enter from the route through which the devotees come out after taking bath. Doing so may increase the possibility of stampede or chaos, which may put people’s lives at risk.
He said that a responsible person will never behave in a way that affects crowd management. The government believes in the rule of law and knows how to implement it. He also appealed to the opposition not to mislead the public on this issue.
After this statement given in the Assembly, there are indications that political rhetoric regarding the Shankaracharya controversy may become more intense.
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