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'Global capital for Sanatan': Akhilesh's big Ayodhya promise ahead of UP polls

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Preparing for his first visit to the Ram Temple since its January 2024 inauguration, Akhilesh Yadav committed to upgrading Ayodhya with transparent administration, world-class infrastructure, and economic revitalization. He accused the ruling party of mismanaging local affairs, claiming that declining tourist numbers are linked to temple donation theft and widespread land irregularities. Yadav also introduced targeted welfare measures, such as distributing oil and ghee through the public distribution system. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath countered by demanding Yadav apologize for past actions against Ram devotees before entering the site.

Key points

  • Akhilesh Yadav aims to challenge the ruling party by promising transparent temple governa…: Akhilesh Yadav aims to challenge the ruling party by promising transparent temple governance and an investigation into alleged land irregularities.
  • The Samajwadi Party is prioritizing the PDA coalition and Nishad community through target…: The Samajwadi Party is prioritizing the PDA coalition and Nishad community through targeted economic protections and welfare initiatives.
  • The high-profile Ayodhya visit has triggered sharp political friction, with the ruling ad…: The high-profile Ayodhya visit has triggered sharp political friction, with the ruling administration spotlighting past crackdowns on devotees.

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The SP leader also targeted BJP over ‘land record scam' and donation 'theft'

NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav made a vow to transform Ayodhya into the “global capital of Sanatan pilgrimage”, pledging transparent temple administration, world-class infrastructure and measures to revive the local economy ahead of his proposed visit to the Ram Temple on December 12.In a lengthy social media post, Yadav also accused the BJP of weakening the bond between Lord Ram and the Nishad community, promised to protect traditional boatmen and warned that those involved in alleged land and circle-rate scams in Ayodhya would face action if his party returned to power.“We are committed to restoring the honour and dignity of the city of Ayodhya,” Akhilesh said, alleging that the number of devotees and pilgrims visiting the temple town had been declining because of the hurt caused by the “theft of the Ram temple”. He said the decline had directly affected the local economy and promised to reverse the trend.“We will both improve and transform it. By introducing transparent administration at Ayodhya’s temple, we will also…

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