'Global capital for Sanatan': Akhilesh's big Ayodhya promise ahead of UP polls
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has pledged to transform Ayodhya into a global pilgrimage capital if his party wins the upcoming Uttar Pradesh polls. His promises include transparent temple administration, improved infrastructure, and social welfare measures for the local community.
Why it matters
The proposal highlights the ongoing political competition to control the narrative surrounding Ayodhya, a site of immense religious and political significance in India.
NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav made a vow to transform Ayodhya into the “global capital of Sanatan pilgrimage”, pledging transparent temple administration, world-class infrastructure and measures to revive the local economy ahead of his proposed visit to the Ram Temple on December 12.In a lengthy social media post, Yadav also accused the BJP of weakening the bond between Lord Ram and the Nishad community, promised to protect traditional boatmen and warned that those involved in alleged land and circle-rate scams in Ayodhya would face action if his party returned to power.“We are committed to restoring the honour and dignity of the city of Ayodhya,” Akhilesh said, alleging that the number of devotees and pilgrims visiting the temple town had been declining because of the hurt caused by the “theft of the Ram temple”.
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