Akhilesh Yadav’s sharp attack on CM Yogi on Shankaracharya controversy, asked is this the language of a saint?:

News India Live, Digital Desk: These days the confluence of religion and politics has created a stir in the politics of Uttar Pradesh. Akhilesh Yadav has targeted Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over the insult of Shankaracharya and the ongoing deadlock between Hindu religious leaders. Akhilesh argues that the kind of terminology and stance being adopted by the government is against traditions.

Main points of Akhilesh Yadav’s attack

The Samajwadi Party chief raised several questions on the functioning of the government:

Honoring Shankaracharya: Akhilesh Yadav said that Shankaracharya’s place in Sanatan Dharma is supreme and politics should not play with his respect.

Math and power: He alleged that people in power are trying to change the traditions of the monasteries as per their convenience.

Target on Yogi Adityanath: Citing the previous statements of CM Yogi, Akhilesh asked whether this kind of political vendetta-oriented language suits a Chief Minister and a saint?

Background of the dispute

The matter heated up when there were reports of differences of opinion between some prominent Hindu religious leaders and Shankaracharya. Opposition parties allege that the government is interfering in the internal affairs of these religious institutions and promoting its favorites.

stance of the ruling party

Although a direct response from the Chief Minister is awaited, BJP spokespersons say that Akhilesh Yadav is only doing ‘appeasement’ politics and has nothing to do with the traditions of Hindu religion.