‘मैं अंधभक्त था पर अब…’ माघमेले में शंकराचार्य को लेकर क्या कह रहे हैं लोग?

Описание: INTRO (00:00–01:14)
The report is from Magh Mela, Prayagraj, where crowds are gathering around Jagadguru Shankaracharya after an incident in which his young disciples were allegedly beaten by UP Police. Saurabh Shukla from The Red Mike, sets the context: people from across India have arrived to show solidarity and express anger at the administration’s claim that Shankaracharya is “not the real Shankaracharya.”

SEGMENT 1 — Doctor from Ahmedabad Speaks Out (01:14–06:14)
A gynaecologist, Dr. Nishita, has travelled from Ahmedabad to Prayagraj. She strongly criticizes the UP government and questions PM Modi directly.
Key points:
• She says she came from the PM’s home state to ask why his CM is acting with “dictatorship.”
• She condemns the alleged assault on young disciples (aged 7–10) of Shankaracharya.
• She declares she will never vote for BJP again.
Notable quotes:
• “प्रधानमंत्री जी, इस देश के प्रधानमंत्री आप हैं या योगी आदित्यनाथ?”
• “अगर आप उनका चरण स्पर्श करते हैं तो आपका मुख्यमंत्री इतनी तानाशाही क्यों कर रहा है?”
• “मैं आज के बाद कभी बीजेपी को वोट नहीं दूंगी”
• “सनातन में राजनीति का कोई दखल नहीं चाहिए”

SEGMENT 2 — Local Devotees React (06:14–08:14)
Residents of Prayagraj and nearby areas express hurt and disbelief.
Key points:
• Many say they consider Shankaracharya their spiritual authority regardless of government statements.
• Elderly devotees say they came for “darshan” and feel the government has crossed a line.
Sound bites:
• “हम लोग तो मान रहे हैं भाई… योगी सरकार कहने से कुछ नहीं होता”
• “महाराज जी हैं, महाराज जी ही रहेंगे”

SEGMENT 3 — Criticism of UP Government & Yogi Adityanath (08:14–10:12)
Several men express anger at the administration, accusing officials of acting out of personal ambition.
Key points:
• They argue that the state has “cut the very branch it sits on” by disrespecting the tradition that empowered them.
• One speaker challenges the government’s claim of being “Hindu protectors.”
Sound bites:
• “ये जिस डाली पर बैठे हैं, उसी डाली को काटा है”
• “कट्टर हिंदू हैं योगी जी? तो कर दीजिए ना… नाम हटा दीजिए”

SEGMENT 4 — Haryana Devotees & BJP Supporters Turning Away (10:12–12:10)
People from Haryana and other states say they travelled only to stand with Shankaracharya.
Key points:
• A Jat devotee says he supports “Pandit ji” over any political party.
• A former BJP loyalist, Rajaram Shukla, says he will never vote for BJP again.
Sound bites:
• “मैं पहले बहुत बड़ा अंधभक्त था बीजेपी का… अब कभी वोट नहीं करूंगा”
• “राम मंदिर बन गया… उससे क्या होता है?”

SEGMENT 5 — Emotional Reactions & Hurt Sentiments (12:10–14:00)
More locals express that the treatment of young disciples has deeply hurt them.
Key points:
• They compare the pain to seeing one’s own child beaten.
• Many say they came immediately after seeing the news.
Sound bites:
• “यदि आपका 14–15 साल का बच्चा हो और उसे पीटा जाए…”
• “हम लोग तो भगवान समझ के आए हैं”

SEGMENT 6 — Argument on Religious Authority (14:00–17:20)
A young scholar, Monu Panday, explains the scriptural basis for who can appoint a Shankaracharya.
Key points:
• He says only existing Shankaracharyas can appoint the next one, not the government.
• He criticizes the state for “interfering in Sanatan Dharma.”
Sound bites:
• “शासन प्रशासन तय करेगा कि शंकराचार्य कौन है?”
• “सनातन में राजनीति का कोई दखल नहीं चाहिए”
• “संत तो कालनेमी भी था”
• “जंगलों में शेरों की पापुलेशन नहीं गिनी जाती”

SEGMENT 7 — Closing Scenes (17:20–End)
Shukla concludes by showing the large crowd gathered outside Shankaracharya’s camp. People continue arriving to express solidarity, anger, and disappointment with the government.

CONCLUSION
A rare backlash erupts as devotees condemn the alleged mistreatment of young disciples and the state’s interference in Shankaracharya’s authority. Disillusionment with the UP government is clear. Their faith in tradition stands above politics.

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