Summary:
Swami Suviranandaji, general secretary of Ramakrishna Math and Mission, said: "The news is baseless and there is not an iota of truth in it. Ramakrishna Mission monks cannot take part in politics as instructed by Swami Vivekananda. Now, the question is why the name of Swami Kripakarananda was brought to the forefront. Swami Kripakarananda is currently posted in a Varanasi hospital. He has served in various hospitals of the RKM, including Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratisthan..