The anointment of film actress Mamta Kulkarni as Mahamandeleshwar by Kinnar Akhara has caused internal disputes. Rishi Ajaydas, claiming to be the founder, removed Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi from her post for procedural violations. Tripathi dismissed the claims, stating Ajaydas is not a member and legal action will be taken.
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