Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand spoke with Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri, who resigned citing several issues, including new UGC rules and claims that the seer was stopped from taking a holy dip at Triveni Sangam on Mauni Amavasya during Magh Mela. Expressing emotions, Avimukteshwaranand said he felt sorrow for the loss of position but praised his devotion to Sanatan Dharma.