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Cricket Star's Rs 5 Crore Ashram Visit Claim Denied Amid Controversy
Following a woman's death at a spiritual institution in late September, allegations have surfaced regarding financial dealings at the ashram, including claims involving a prominent Indian cricketer that have now been refuted.
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An ashram-affiliated spiritual leader has dismissed claims that Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli was invited to visit Keli Kunj Ashram for a reported fee of Rs 5 crore, denying the assertion amid mounting scrutiny of the institution.
The controversy intensified following the September 25 death of Rasik Dulari, who fell from the fourth floor of Guru Kripa Kunj Ashram. The incident prompted serious questions about the management and operations of the affiliated religious institutions, with allegations ranging from financial impropriety to exploitation.
The claim involving Kohli's purported visit was among several assertions made against the ashram following the woman's death. A spokesperson for the cricketer and an associated saint from Keli Kunj categorically rejected the allegation, stating there was no agreement or arrangement for such a visit at the stated amount.
The case has drawn wider attention to the governance and accountability practices at spiritual institutions in the region, with authorities examining various claims that have emerged since the incident. The ashram has faced increasing scrutiny from both public opinion and regulatory bodies regarding its operations and financial transactions.