Additional police forces have been deployed in Ayodhya ahead of Chaitra Navratri and Ram Navami to ensure the safety and security of devotees, an official said.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reaffirmed that 66 crore devotees and saints visited during Mahaumbh, which concluded last month, and said that such a gathering has never been witnessed before.
Calling Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi a "namuna" (specimen) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath alleged that the party wanted to keep "controversy" alive in Ayodhya.
He emphasised that the attack on Suman's residence, which occurred while the Chief Minister was in the district, was not only condemnable but also seemed to have the Chief Minister's tacit consent. Yadav highlighted Suman's experience and stature as a Dalit MP, making the attack even more
Yadav criticised the government's handling of corruption, citing an instance where the Uttar Pradesh Police had to file an FIR against one of its own IAS officers. His comments come as the BJP government completes eight years in power in Uttar Pradesh.
This comes after Suman sparked controversy with his statement on Rana Sanga, a 16th-century Rajput king, calling him a "traitor" for allegedly bringing Babur, the founder of the Mughal dynasty, to defeat Ibrahim Lodi.
Speaking to the media, Atishi targeted the BJP and Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath's government and questioned them if they were attempting to make adjoining states alcoholics.
BJP leader Praveen Khandelwal on Wednesday expressed support for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's remarks on the Waqf Amendment Bill, stating that the proposed changes aim to improve the lives of the common man.
Akhilesh Yadav criticised the 8 years of "service, safety, and good governance" under CM Yogi's leadership and said, "The people of Kannauj have voted for the development of their constituency, yet those boasting about 8 years of achievements have disconnected Kannauj from progress. Those
Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Awadhesh Prasad on Wednesday took a dig at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, claiming that Hindus, Muslims, and daughters are not safe in the state since the BJP came to power.
Multiple FIRs had been lodged against journalist Abhishek Upadhyay for his alleged report on caste dynamics of the general administration in UP. As regards, another journalist Mamta Tripathi, various FIRs had been lodged against her for her allegedly defamatory tweets made on X.