Ashutosh Brahmachari Makes Grave Allegations Against Swami Avimukteshwaranand
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In Prayagraj, on February 25, Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj, a notable spiritual figure, brought forth serious allegations against Swami Avimukteshwarananda Saraswati during a press event. He accused the seer of misconduct within an ashram and named various individuals he claimed were involved. Brahmachari stated, "Those who label Mother Ganga as polluted are unworthy to bathe in her waters." He also asserted that young batuks (religious students) were allegedly transported from flood-affected regions and subjected to mistreatment in ashrams.
Furthermore, he mentioned that, according to a directive from the Hon’ble Supreme Court, the title “Shankaracharya” should not be applied to the seer, warning that doing so might lead to contempt of court.
Brahmachari expressed his intention to reveal the names of those purportedly implicated. He named Swami Avimukteshwaranand, along with his associate Mukundananda Brahmachari, Arvind (a disciple of his guru-bhai), and Prakash Upadhyay.
He claimed that medical evaluations of two batuks had been ordered by the court and that the findings allegedly pointed to instances of molestation.
During the press conference, he indicated that some followers of the accused were potentially involved in unlawful activities, yet he refrained from identifying them due to the ongoing investigation. He asserted, "Their identities will be disclosed later, as they are connected to the same ashram. I have not visited there, nor would I engage in such actions. My mission is to unveil such individuals."
Additionally, Brahmachari suggested that members of the Samajwadi Party and Congress could also face scrutiny, alleging that certain individuals visited the ashram and committed offenses against minors. No evidence was provided to support this allegation.
Referring to events that transpired on January 18, he claimed that the children managed to escape and later informed him. He accused the seer of establishing a public blockade that obstructed devotees from reaching the Sangam for the sacred dip, citing a Supreme Court ruling opposing such roadblocks.
This press conference followed a directive from a Special POCSO Court in Prayagraj, which mandated the filing of an FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand and others regarding alleged sexual abuse of minors, based on a complaint lodged by Ashutosh Brahmachari, a disciple of Jagadguru Rambhadracharya. The court instructed the police to delve deeper into the matter.