New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Uma Bharti on Tuesday affirmed that demanding proof from Swami Avimukteshwaranand regarding his Shankracharya title was a violation of propriety.

Having said this, she outlined that her statement doesn't mean any disrespect towards Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

In an X post, Bharti stated that the right to demand such proofs lies only with the Shankracharya or the scholarly council.

"Don't harbour illusions against Yogi; my statement is not against Yogi ji--I hold feelings of respect, affection, and goodwill toward him. However, I stand firm on this: the administration must maintain strict control over law and order, but d...