BJP state president Pankaj Chaudhary criticises Akhilesh Yadav, urges to apologise before Ram temple visit
Chaudhary said Yadav should apologize for the 1990 firing on kar sevaks and called his planned temple visit a political stunt ahead of Uttar Pradesh polls.
- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav announced he will visit Ayodhya's Ram Temple with his family on December 12, marking his first trip to the site since its January 2024 consecration.
- Uttar Pradesh BJP president Pankaj Chaudhary on Tuesday targeted Yadav, demanding he apologize for the 1990 police firing on kar sevaks during his party's rule before visiting the shrine.
- Promising to transform Ayodhya into a 'global capital for Sanatan pilgrimage,' Yadav also alleged 'theft' regarding Ram Mandir donations, claiming this distress has negatively impacted the local economy.
- Dismissing the visit as an election stunt, Chaudhary warned, "Don't think your old sins will be washed away," urging Yadav to visit December 6 instead to demonstrate repentance.
- Ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, these exchanges intensify political debate over religion and strategy in Uttar Pradesh as the Samajwadi Party seeks a comeback against the BJP.
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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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