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Akhilesh to visit Ram Temple; promises to transform Ayodhya into capital of Sanatan pilgrimage

Akhilesh to visit Ram Temple; promises to transform Ayodhya into capital of Sanatan pilgrimage

What's behind this

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav announced a roadmap to turn Ayodhya into a “global capital of Sanatan pilgrimage” if his party returns to power in Uttar Pradesh, ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. The Uttar Pradesh BJP has challenged him to visit the Ram Temple on December 6, the anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition, and to apologise for the killing of kar sevaks.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav has promised to develop Ayodhya with world-class infrastructure and transform it into the "global capital of Sanatan pilgrimage" if his party comes to power in Uttar Pradesh after the elections next year. In a post on X late Monday night, Yadav…

    — Deccan Herald

  • center · 2 outlets

    LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav announced an ambitious roadmap for Ayodhya, promising to transform the temple town into the "global capital of Sanatan pilgrimage" if his party returned to power in Uttar Pradesh. The announcement comes ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections and…

    — The New Indian Express

  • right · 1 outlet

    Akhilesh Yadav has pledged to create world-class infrastructure in Ayodhya, aiming to make it a global pilgrimage capital. He emphasised the need to restore Ayodhya's dignity and improve its economy that suffered from decreased visitors. Yadav plans to promote traditional boating to support local…

    — The Economic Times

RSS excerpt

The Uttar Pradesh BJP challenged Mr. Yadav to visit the Temple on December 6 — anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition — and apologise for the killing of kar sevaks

Coverage arrived over 13 hours — first from The Times of India, latest from The Hindu.

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  1. The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    'Global capital for Sanatan pilgrimage': Akhilesh's big Ayodhya promise ahead of 2027 UP polls

    Akhilesh Yadav has articulated a bold vision to elevate Ayodhya as the ultimate hub for Sanatan pilgrimage on a global scale. He stressed the importance of honest temple management and top-notch infrastructure to rejuvenate devotees' trust. Additionally, Yadav has committed to tackling local…

  2. 2 hours later
  3. The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    Akhilesh Yadav vows to make Ayodhya 'global capital of Sanatan pilgrimage'

    Akhilesh Yadav has pledged to create world-class infrastructure in Ayodhya, aiming to make it a global pilgrimage capital. He emphasised the need to restore Ayodhya's dignity and improve its economy that suffered from decreased visitors. Yadav plans to promote traditional boating to support local…

  4. 2 hours later
  5. Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.

    Akhilesh Yadav vows to make Ayodhya 'global capital of Sanatan pilgrimage'

    Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav has promised to develop Ayodhya with world-class infrastructure and transform it into the "global capital of Sanatan pilgrimage" if his party comes to power in Uttar Pradesh after the elections next year. In a post on X late Monday night, Yadav…

  6. 6 hours later
  7. The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    Akhilesh Yadav vows to make Ayodhya ‘global capital of Sanatan pilgrimage’ if SP returns to power

    LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav announced an ambitious roadmap for Ayodhya, promising to transform the temple town into the "global capital of Sanatan pilgrimage" if his party returned to power in Uttar Pradesh. The announcement comes ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections and…

  8. 50 minutes later
  9. The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article

    Akhilesh to visit Ram Temple; promises to transform Ayodhya into capital of Sanatan pilgrimage

    The Uttar Pradesh BJP challenged Mr. Yadav to visit the Temple on December 6 — anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition — and apologise for the killing of kar sevaks

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