Acharya Prashant, who is known for his criticism of religious dogmas and political agendas, recently faced a vicious misinformation campaign. A fake poster was circulated which claimed that he had called the Kumbh festival superstition. The whole country erupted in anger. More than 500 spiritual books were burnt, and volunteers were attacked. Investigations proved the claim to be baseless, but right-wing media platforms amplified it. Acharya Prashant puts his work in the context of a long Indian tradition of religious reform, associating himself with the names of Buddha, Adi Shankaracharya, and Swami Vivekananda. His mission continues to bridge tradition and modernity, though not without resistance from vested interests.