Viral Row: Ankita Lokhande Defends Spiritual Guru Premanand Amid Social Media Uproar

Two well-known spiritual leaders, Aniruddhacharya and Premanand Maharaj, have recently found themselves at the center of heated debate on social media. Their controversial remarks about young women have gone viral, igniting a storm of reactions from netizens and celebrities alike.

What Sparked the Controversy?

Aniruddhacharya’s statement, claiming that, “These days, 25-year-old girls have affairs at four or five places,” quickly circulated online. Soon after, an old video of Premanand Maharaj resurfaced, in which he said, “Out of 100 girls, only two or four are pure.” Although these were partial clips, they were widely shared, fueling public outrage.

Celebrity Backlash

The comments didn’t go unnoticed by the celebrity world. Khushboo Patani, actress Disha Patani’s sister, and television star Munmun Dutta harshly criticized Aniruddhacharya for his remarks. Khushboo even called him “anti-national” and urged followers not to support such figures.

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Ankita Lokhande Steps In

Amid the fierce criticism, popular TV actress Ankita Lokhande took a bold stand, but in a direction many did not expect. On her Instagram, Ankita posted the full video of Premanand Maharaj’s statement and declared her support for him. She wrote, “Absolutely right, open your ears. He has spoken about both boys and girls, and what he says is the truth.” Ankita thanked spiritual leaders like Premanand Maharaj for their contributions and insisted that nothing he said was inappropriate.

By posting the entire context, Ankita not only backed the Maharaj but also criticized celebrities for allegedly misinterpreting the spiritual leader’s words.

Divided Opinions

The incident has left social media divided. While some applauded Ankita Lokhande for showing the “full picture,” others felt her defense was misplaced, citing the need for more sensitivity regarding gender-based comments.

What Do You Think?

As debates rage on, the episode highlights the power—and pitfalls—of viral clips and celebrity influence. Do you agree with Ankita Lokhande’s stand, or do you side with the critics?

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