In reaction to Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Shivpal Singh Yadav's remarks that the 1990 firing incident took place in order to 'protect the constitution', spiritual leader Sadhvi Rithambara hit out at the party, stating that the firing incident was a part of their 'appeasement politics'.
In line with preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav will hold a meeting with party leaders in Lucknow on January 20.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Monday that the Bhajan Sandhya Sthal on the banks of Saryu in Ayodhya, where a Bhajan Sandhya is being organised, was built during the Samajwadi Party government's rule.
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday turned down the invitation to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, joining the list of Opposition leaders to have snubbed the temple invite.
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said that Samajwadis 100 per cent believe in the tradition of country and Sanatana, adding that "Who can invite someone to God's home and how? The one whom God calls goes automatically."
SP leader met Champat Rai today and told ANI that he has written a letter to the Assembly Speaker to take those MLAs to the Pran Pratishtha programme on January 22 who have faith in Lord Ram.
Following Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Swami Prasad Maurya's remarks on 'Kar Sevaks', Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Nalin Kohli said that his remarks were "condemnable" and "shocking", and comes at a time when the country is enthusiastic and looking forward to the 'Pran Pratishtha
A poster has been put up outside the Socialist Party (Samajwadi Party) office with the message, "Our revered Lord Shri Ram is coming" ahead of 'Pran Pratishta' ceremony.
"This government is against minorities. Our God is PDA--Pichhade, Dalit and Alpasankhayak (Backwards, Dalit and Minority)," said Akhilesh Yadav at Lucknow.