Virat Kohli's team has denied claims that he was paid 5 crore to visit Premanand Maharaj's ashram in Vrindavan, describing the allegations as false, baseless and contrary to the facts.
The claim had circulated on social media and was linked to statements attributed to Dinesh Sharma, who is known as Falahari Maharaj. According to the report, Sharma alleged that a private company in Rajasthan spent 5 crore to bring Kohli to the ashram.
Kohli's spokesperson rejected those allegations in a statement issued on the cricketer's behalf. The spokesperson said claims made by Dinesh Sharma about Kohli were untrue and incorrect.
Why Kohli's team rejected the claim
The statement said Kohli's meetings with Premanand Maharaj are driven by his deep faith and devotion. It identified belief and श्रद्धा as the main reasons for those visits, rather than any payment.
The team therefore dismissed the suggestion that Kohli accepted money to meet the spiritual leader. It also characterised the claims as unsupported and asked that they not be treated as established facts.
The controversy gained attention after the allegation spread across social media. The report says discussion continued until Kohli's team publicly responded and rejected the claim.
Appeal for verification
Kohli's spokesperson urged media organisations to act responsibly while reporting such statements. The appeal asked journalists to examine allegations carefully and confirm the facts before publishing or circulating them further.
The response does not provide additional details about the alleged payment or identify evidence supporting the claim. Its central position is that Kohli visits Premanand Maharaj because of personal faith and devotion.
Conclusion
Kohli's team has denied the allegation that he was paid 5 crore to visit Premanand Maharaj's ashram, saying his meetings are based on faith and devotion. It has also urged media outlets to verify such claims before publication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What claim involving Virat Kohli was rejected?
Kohli's team rejected the claim that he received 5 crore to visit Premanand Maharaj's ashram in Vrindavan.
Q. Who was linked to the allegation?
The allegation was attributed to Dinesh Sharma, known as Falahari Maharaj.
Q. What reason did Kohli's spokesperson give for his visits?
The spokesperson said Kohli meets Premanand Maharaj because of his deep faith, devotion and belief.
Q. What did the statement say about the allegation?
It described the claims as false, baseless and contrary to the facts.
Q. What did Kohli's team ask the media to do?
It urged media organisations to verify such statements and confirm the facts before publishing them.
