BJP state president Pankaj Chaudhary criticises Akhilesh Yadav, urges to apologise before Ram temple visit
Chaudhary said Yadav should repent for the 1990 kar sevak killings and called his temple visit a political move ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls.
- On December 12, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav will visit the Ram Temple in Ayodhya with his family, marking his first visit since the temple's consecration in January 2024.
- Uttar Pradesh BJP president Pankaj Chaudhary targeted the announcement, demanding Yadav visit December 6 instead to apologize for the 1990 police firing on 'kar sevaks' during his party's rule.
- Previous allegations of 'chanda chori' regarding temple donations prompted a Special Investigation Team investigation, leading to the arrest of eight individuals earlier this year.
- Yadav promised to transform Ayodhya into a 'global capital for Sanatan pilgrimage' if his party wins the 2027 Assembly elections, pledging transparent temple management and economic revival.
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath countered by highlighting Ayodhya's transformation into a Smart City and Solar City, accusing opposition leaders of prioritizing political gains over sacred traditions.
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BJP state president Pankaj Chaudhary criticises Akhilesh Yadav, urges to apologise before Ram temple visit
Pankaj Chaudhary, the BJP president of Uttar Pradesh, has criticised Akhilesh Yadav's planned visit to the Ram temple. Chaudhary urged Yadav to visit and apologise for past incidents involving kar sevaks on December 6. This criticism is part of the BJP's broader strategy ahead of the upcoming 2027 UP polls. Akhilesh Yadav has previously raised concerns over alleged donation irregularities at the Ram temple.
"Seek forgiveness for having Ram devotees murdered": UP BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary targets Akhilesh Yadav over 1990 Kar Sevak firing
Uttar Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Pankaj Chaudhary on Tuesday hit out at Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav amid his scheduled visit to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on December 12, asking him to visit the shrine on December 6 instead and seek forgiveness for the alleged killing of Lord Ram's devotees.
Akhilesh Yadav's proposed Ram Temple visit sparks political row; Yogi, VHP demand apology
The SP has also maintained that Yadav's proposed visit is a religious one. The party's announcement comes after the SP chief had earlier indicated that he would visit the Ram Temple once the Kedareshwar Mahadev temple being constructed in Etawah was ready.
Akhilesh Yadav to visit Ram temple in December; Yogi Adityanath: Apologise to Ram bhakts first
SP spokesperson Pawan Pandey told The Indian Express that Akhilesh will go to Hanuman Garhi with his MP wife Dimple Yadav and other family members before visiting the Ram Temple.
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