Yogi Adityanath accuses Samajwadi Party, Congress over Ayodhya temple prayer

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the Samajwadi Party and Congress allowed or attempted to hold namaz at the Hanumangarhi temple.

The allegation intensifies political friction in Ayodhya, where religious sites remain central to electoral and social tensions involving the Ram Temple dispute. The chief minister said the incident was a direct affront to Hindu sentiments and a challenge to the authenticity of Lord Ram.

Adityanath said the opposition parties were disrespecting the faith of the public. Reports on the nature of the incident vary, with some sources stating the parties allowed the prayer, while others indicate the parties tried to offer namaz [1, 2]. This clash occurs as the state government continues to emphasize the development of the region.

During the same period, the administration highlighted its infrastructure efforts in the area. Adityanath said 217 development projects ^[1] have been inaugurated. These projects represent an investment of over ₹432 crore ^[1].

The chief minister said these efforts to modernize Ayodhya contrast with the actions of the Samajwadi Party and Congress. He linked the attempted prayers to a broader pattern of behavior from the opposition regarding the sanctity of the city's religious landmarks.

The Samajwadi Party and Congress have not provided a formal rebuttal to these specific claims in the available records. However, the dispute remains a focal point of political discourse in Uttar Pradesh as the government balances large-scale urban development, and the management of sensitive religious sites.