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UP Congress to boycott TV debates with Ayodhya priest after spokesperson insulted
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 08:38 PM
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The Uttar Pradesh Congress announced it will not appear on television debates featuring the Ayodhya priest after its spokesperson was verbally abused.
The Uttar Pradesh unit of the Indian National Congress said it will withdraw from any televised panel that includes the Ayodhya priest. The decision follows an incident in which the party's spokesperson was subjected to abusive language during a recent interaction with the priest.
Party officials described the treatment of the spokesperson as "shameful" and said it crossed the line of civil discourse. They added that the Congress will not compromise on the dignity of its representatives and therefore will refrain from future debates that involve the priest.
The move comes at a time when political parties are frequently invited to discuss religious and cultural issues on news channels. No further comment was provided on whether the boycott will extend to other media formats.
Party officials described the treatment of the spokesperson as "shameful" and said it crossed the line of civil discourse. They added that the Congress will not compromise on the dignity of its representatives and therefore will refrain from future debates that involve the priest.
The move comes at a time when political parties are frequently invited to discuss religious and cultural issues on news channels. No further comment was provided on whether the boycott will extend to other media formats.