Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attends Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya ahead of Diwali

Published 07 Nov 2026, 16:23 IST

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that anyone who ordered firing on Ram devotees, subjected saints to lathicharge or neglected Ayodhya should first apologise to the devotees and saints before being allowed to visit the Ram temple. His remarks came ahead of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s planned visit on December 12.

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The visit comes months before the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, scheduled to be held in February or March next year.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attends Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya ahead of Diwali

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media 07 Nov 2026, 14:05 IST

Akhilesh Yadav to visit Ayodhya Ram Temple with family for first time since consecration

The visit comes months before the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, scheduled to be held in February or March next year.

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India Today Center-Right Living Media India Current article 07 Nov 2026, 16:23 IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attends Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya ahead of Diwali

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. 07 Nov 2026, 19:01 IST

'First apologise to devotees, saints': UP CM Yogi ahead of Akhilesh Yadav's Ram Temple visit

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 07 Nov 2026, 19:01 IST

Ahead of Akhilesh's December 12 Ram temple visit, Yogi says those who fired on kar sevaks must apologise

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said those who had ordered firing on Ram devotees, subjected saints to lathicharge and neglected Ayodhya should visit the Ram temple only after apologising to the devotees and saints, reported PTI. Adityanath's remarks came hours after the…

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