Laxminarayan speaks on removal of Mamta Kulkarni as Mahamandaleshwar of Kinnar Akhara, says "Aaj agar yehi Mamta Islam Qubool leti toh..." 

Laxminarayan Tripathi and Mamta Kulkarni expelled from Kinnar Akhara

In a shocking development, Rishi Ajay Das, the founder of the Kinnar Akhara, announced the expulsion of former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni and Mahamandaleshwar Laxminarayan Tripathi from the Akhara, accusing them of "treason."

In response to the accusations and the expulsion, Laxminarayan Tripathi has now come forward to speak out on the matter.

This decision, made public in a press statement on Friday, follows Kulkarni's controversial appointment as Mahamandaleshwar and allegations against Tripathi concerning his handling of religious practices within the Akhara.

The situation has sparked significant debate, with both sides of the issue gaining attention. Tripathi's comments promise to shed light on the incident from his perspective, adding complexity to the ongoing controversy surrounding the Akhara's leadership and practices.

She said, "Aaj agar yehi Mamta, Islam qubul leti toh yeh Dharmyacharya ban rhe hai aur jo hai yeh kya kuch bolte tabhi. Aaj voh Sanatani bacha sanatan main aagya, toh sabko pet main dard hogya aur Rishi Ajaydas ko hum kaha se jaanege, jinko hmne unke hee ku-karme se kinnar akhaade se doori bana li aur voh kon hota hai [If today Mamta had embraced Islam, she would have been accepted as a religious leader. But now that she has entered Sanatan (Hinduism), everyone is feeling discomfort, and Rishi Ajay Das, who we distanced from the Kinnar Akhara due to his own misdeeds, who is he to question us?"]

"Kinnaro ne mujhe Acharya Mahamandleshwar banaya, ek purush Kinnar akhade ka Mahamandleshwar banana waala kon hota hai? ["The hijras made me Acharya Mahamandaleshwar; who is a man to become the Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara?"] she added.

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Laxmi went on to say, "Mere saare Kinnar jtne bhi upasthith the, sabne mujhe kinnar akhaade ka acharya mahamandleshwar ghoshit kia aur uss padh pr bithaya ["All the hijras present with me declared me as the Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara and appointed me to that position"]

"Mere sab puraane Mahamandleshwar baat krenge iss baaaren main aur sab log Bollege yehi Rishi ajaydas tha jo love guru bane the Pehle, inka mooh kaala kia gya tha Pehle, chapplo ka haar pehneaaya tha, inko meera peeta gya tha ujjaini main ["My former Mahamandleshwar will speak about this, and everyone will say that this is the same Rishi Ajay Das who became a love guru earlier, whose reputation was tarnished in the past, who was made to wear a garland of praises, and who was beaten in Ujjain."] she concluded.

The Kinnar Akhara is a significant spiritual organisation within India’s religious landscape, particularly for the hijra (transgender) community. It is known for its active participation in the Kumbh Mela and other major religious festivals, playing a vital role in preserving and promoting spiritual traditions.

The leadership of the Akhara carries the responsibility of upholding the sanctity of these traditions and guiding its members.

Recently, Rishi Ajay Das, the founder of the Kinnar Akhara, voiced strong disapproval of the actions taken by Mahamandaleshwar Laxminarayan Tripathi and others within the Akhara, accusing them of undermining the organization's core values.

Das claims that their decisions have compromised the integrity of the institution, straying from the established principles and spiritual teachings that the Akhara has long stood for.

This controversy has raised concerns about the future of the Akhara’s leadership and its role in the community, with many questioning whether the actions of its leaders have affected the trust and respect the Akhara has earned over the years.