CM Yogi Adityanath: Ram Mandir is again in the political debate in Uttar Pradesh. CM Yogi Adityanath has challenged Samajwadi Party boss Akhilesh Yadav to say sorry to Ram devotees before proceeding for a tour of Ayodhya.The comments came after the Samajwadi Party declared that Akhilesh Yadav, accompanied by his wife Dimple Yadav and other members of his family, will go to the Ram Mandir on December 12, 2026.
Why did Yogi Adityanath ask Akhilesh Yadav to apologize?
Yogi Adityanath mentioned the police firing on kar sevaks in 1990 while talking to the religious leaders during the Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya.Those involved in the firing should seek an apology from Ram devotees and saints and the residents of Ayodhya first before darshan of the Ram temple, he added. Though Yogi did not name Akhilesh Yadav, the comments were seen as targeting the Samajwadi Party, as the murder was at the time when Akhilesh’s father, Mulayam Singh Yadav, was Uttar Pradesh chief minister.
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What Happened During the 1990 Ayodhya Firing Incident?
The issue is related to the killings of Karsevaks in Ayodhya by the police on October 30 and November 2, 1990. In that scenario, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister was Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party has claimed that the state government had to take this step to restore law and order.Yogi Adityanath also cited this incident to seek an apology for the decision-makers of that time.
Will Akhilesh Yadav go to Ram Mandir?
The party has announced that Akhilesh Yadav will go to Ayodhya on December 12, 2026. He is likely to go to Hanuman Garhi before entering Ram Mandir. His wife, Dimple Yadav, along with other family members, is also likely to go along with him. The party said that the visit was a religious event and should not be used as an occasion for political debate.
How has the Samajwadi Party responded?
The Samajwadi Party has stated that Akhilesh Yadav’s visit to Ayodhya was related to his belief and religion. The party leaders have also condemned the attempts to politicize the temple visit.In the meantime, BJP leaders have attacked the timing of the visit, given the fact that the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections are scheduled for 2027.
