In an exclusive interview with Outlook, Joshimath Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, who has come into limelight for his decision to not attend the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple Ayodhya on January 22, said that Hindu religious scriptures are not being followed by the relevant authorities, possibly due to electoral considerations. He also accused the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerthakhsetra Trust secretary Champat Rai of dividing the Hindu society in the name of sects.

This video includes excerpts from the interview, which will later be released in a text form.

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