Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress while addressing a public gathering in Ayodhya. Highlighting the transformation of the temple town under his government, Yogi said Ayodhya has witnessed unprecedented development and questioned the Opposition over its past actions.
The Chief Minister claimed that Ayodhya, which was once neglected, has now emerged as a major religious and tourism hub with improved road, rail and air connectivity.
Yogi Says Ayodhya Has Been Transformed
Speaking at the event, Yogi Adityanath said the city has undergone a significant change in recent years, attracting devotees from across the country and abroad.
“Today, lakhs of people visit Ayodhya. They (Samajwadi Party) sinned by organising people to offer namaz on the steps of Hanuman Garhi. But we gave a new identity to Ayodhya. There is road, rail and air connectivity to Ayodhya today,” the Chief Minister said.
He credited his government with improving infrastructure and promoting Ayodhya as one of India’s prominent pilgrimage destinations.
Questions Congress and Samajwadi Party
Continuing his criticism of the Opposition, Yogi alleged that Ayodhya had been ignored for years before the BJP came to power and accused previous governments of disrespecting the city’s religious significance.
“For a long time, Ayodhya was ignored. Those who talk about devotion today had organised the offering of namaz on the steps of Hanuman Garhi. Will Congress or Samajwadi Party ever be able to organise Hanuman Chalisa ‘paath’ in Jama Masjid? So, why did they commit this sin?” he asked.
The remarks came as the BJP continues to highlight Ayodhya’s redevelopment and the Ram Temple as key political and governance achievements.
FAQs
What did Yogi Adityanath say in Ayodhya?
He said the BJP government has given Ayodhya a new identity through improved infrastructure and criticised the Samajwadi Party and Congress over their past actions.
What allegation did Yogi make against the Samajwadi Party?
He alleged that the Samajwadi Party had organised people to offer namaz on the steps of Hanuman Garhi.
What development works did Yogi highlight?
He said Ayodhya now has better road, rail and air connectivity, making it a major destination for pilgrims.
Who did Yogi target in his speech?
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister criticised both the Samajwadi Party and the Congress during his address.
