We neither support nor are against any party: Puri Shankaracharya amid skipping Ram Mandir event

Responding to the concerns over four Shankaracharyas skipping attendance at Ram Temple consecration. Swami Nischalanand Saraswati Maharaj clarified that they neither support nor against any political party, the decisions are based on their impartial stance, devoid of greed and emotions to the matter.

Howrah: Reacting on the political impact in Lok Sabha elections amid four Shankaracharyas skipping Ram Mandir inauguration, the Shankaracharya of Puri, Swami Nischalanand Saraswati Maharaj said that they never support or speak against any party. Swami Nischalanand Saraswati Maharaj said, “We never support or speak against any party. We speak very directly and clearly. There is no greed, or emotions attached to my words.”

Meanwhile, there has been a lot of hue and cry in the opposition over the four Shankaracharyas reportedly skipping the event. Opposition parties, including the Congress, have claimed that the Shankaracharyas have decided against attending the January 22 event after objecting to the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at an 'incomplete temple'.

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