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SP chief Akhilesh Yadav signals first Ram Temple visit since 2024, BJP rebukes him
✍️ India Today
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 10:16 PM
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav indicated he may make his first visit to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya since 2024, prompting sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav hinted that he could travel to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, marking his first visit to the shrine since 2024. The comment was made during a public appearance where Yadav responded to questions about his stance on the temple.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) quickly seized on the remark, accusing the SP chief of politicising a religious site. Party spokespersons described the statement as an attempt to garner votes ahead of upcoming elections.
Political analysts noted that Yadav's suggestion reflects a broader trend of regional leaders engaging with the Ayodhya issue, which remains a sensitive topic in Uttar Pradesh politics. No official schedule for the visit has been announced, and the SP has not provided further details.
The exchange underscores the continuing interplay between religion and electoral strategy in the state, with both parties likely to use the narrative in their campaign messaging.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) quickly seized on the remark, accusing the SP chief of politicising a religious site. Party spokespersons described the statement as an attempt to garner votes ahead of upcoming elections.
Political analysts noted that Yadav's suggestion reflects a broader trend of regional leaders engaging with the Ayodhya issue, which remains a sensitive topic in Uttar Pradesh politics. No official schedule for the visit has been announced, and the SP has not provided further details.
The exchange underscores the continuing interplay between religion and electoral strategy in the state, with both parties likely to use the narrative in their campaign messaging.