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Virat Kohli's Team Denies Viral Claims of Being Paid 5 Crore to Visit Premanand Maharaj's Ashram
- •A viral claim alleged that Virat Kohli was paid 5 crore rupees to visit spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj's ashram in Vrindavan.
- •The unverified claim reportedly originated from Dinesh Sharma, known as Falahari Maharaj, in a letter to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
- •Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma have visited Premanand Maharaj multiple times out of deep personal faith and reverence.
- •Virat Kohli's official spokesperson dismissed the allegations as false, baseless, and factually incorrect, urging responsible media reporting.
Key Questions Answered
No, Virat Kohli's official spokesperson has categorically dismissed the viral claims as false, baseless, and factually incorrect. There is no verifiable contract, invoice, or financial record to support the allegation.
The unverified claim reportedly originated from Dinesh Sharma, known as 'Falahari Maharaj', who serves as the president of the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Nyas. The allegation was reportedly communicated in a letter addressed to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Virat Kohli's official spokesperson strongly refuted the claims, stating that the cricketer visits Premanand Maharaj purely out of deep faith and reverence. The spokesperson also urged the media and public to practice due diligence and verify facts before amplifying such reports.
