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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath asks Akhilesh Yadav to apologise for Ram Mandir remarks
✍️ India Today
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 08:32 PM
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told Akhilesh Yadav to apologise for allegedly defaming the Ram Mandir during his remarks at the AajTak Panchayat event.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath publicly demanded that Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav apologise for comments he said defamed the Ram Mandir. The statement was made during the AajTak Panchayat program, a platform that brings together political leaders and the public. Yogi asserted that any remarks undermining the sanctity of the temple should be withdrawn and an apology offered. No further details about the specific comments or any response from Akhilesh Yadav were provided at the time of reporting. The call reflects ongoing sensitivities surrounding the Ram Mandir issue in the state.
The AajTak Panchayat event, which is broadcast nationally, featured Yogi addressing a range of topics before focusing on the alleged defamation. The chief minister emphasized the importance of respecting religious sentiments and urged political opponents to avoid statements that could inflame communal feelings. This demand adds to the political discourse ahead of upcoming electoral contests in Uttar Pradesh.
No official statement from Akhilesh Yadav or his party has been released yet, and it remains unclear whether a formal apology will be issued. The incident underscores the intersection of politics and religion in the state's public life.
The AajTak Panchayat event, which is broadcast nationally, featured Yogi addressing a range of topics before focusing on the alleged defamation. The chief minister emphasized the importance of respecting religious sentiments and urged political opponents to avoid statements that could inflame communal feelings. This demand adds to the political discourse ahead of upcoming electoral contests in Uttar Pradesh.
No official statement from Akhilesh Yadav or his party has been released yet, and it remains unclear whether a formal apology will be issued. The incident underscores the intersection of politics and religion in the state's public life.