The most recent development in the Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand incident involves a detailed response from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who addressed the state assembly amid criticism over the mistreatment of the religious leader. According to Qaumi Awaz Stories, Adityanath emphasized the importance of adhering to tradition and law, stating, 'We know how to enforce the rule of law.' He criticized the opposition for their handling of the situation, questioning, 'If he was a Shankaracharya, why did you conduct a lathi charge in Varanasi?' The incident, which occurred during the Prayagraj Mela, has sparked significant religious and political backlash, with Adityanath defending the actions taken to prevent a potential stampede among the 4.5 crore devotees present.