In a significant event at the ongoing Maha Kumbh, Engineer Abhey Singh, popularly known as "IITian Baba," has been expelled from the Juna Akhara following serious allegations of using abusive language towards his Guru, Mahant Someshwar Puri. The decision came late Saturday night and was enforced by the Akhara's leadership, underscoring the importance of discipline and respect within their ranks. According to Mahant Hari Giri, chief patron of Juna Akhara, Singh's actions are a direct violation of the Guru-Shishya (master-disciple) tradition, which is fundamental to Sanyas and Sanatan Dharma. "If you have disrespected your guru, you have shown that you don't have any respect for the Sanatan Dharma or the akhara," he stated, emphasizing that every member must adhere to strict traditional and ethical guidelines Source.

Abhey Singh, with a background in aerospace engineering from IIT-Bombay, had gained significant attention during the fair, especially following a viral interview that showcased his controversial remarks. The incident that sparked the expulsion involved him referring to his father as "Hiranyakashyap," a mythological demon king, and labeling his Guru as "Pagal" (mad) after tensions arose between them. This behavior resulted in escalating calls for action from other members of the Akhara, ultimately leading to his ban from the Akhara premises Source.

The expulsion sends a clear message about the adherence to principles of discipline, with Giri stating, "Discipline is paramount in Juna Akhara, and no one is above it, not me nor anyone like Singh." Singh's future reentry to the Akhara remains contingent upon learning to respect his Guru and conforming to its established rules, according to the Akhara's disciplinary committee. Previously, even after being expelled from the camp, Singh opted to remain at the fair, seeking refuge with another saint rather than vacating the grounds.

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