Who will succeed Mahant Narendra Giri as president of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad?

With the death of Mahant Narendra Giri, the post of president of Akhil Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad now lies vacant. Here's all you need to know about who might be the next chief of one of the country's most powerful religious bodies.

The untimely death of Mahant Narendra Giri of the Niranjani Akhara has led to widespread speculation over who will succeed him as president of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad.

As per tradition, an election is held for the post of president of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad. Under normal circumstances, these elections are held unanimously, since akharas discuss the candidates among themselves before voting.