God belongs to everyone, says Akhilesh on his Ayodhya visit
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav defended his upcoming visit to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, stating that God belongs to everyone. He also criticized the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, predicting their defeat in the 2027 state elections.
Why it matters
The visit is seen as a strategic political move to broaden his party's appeal and counter the BJP's religious rhetoric in a key Indian state.
LUCKNOW Dismissing the BJP’s criticism of his plans to visit Ayodhya next month, Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday (November 11, 2026) emphasised that “God belongs to everyone” and slammed his critics for their alleged loot and destruction in Ayodhya. Mr. Yadav is scheduled to visit the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on December 12, with his family. BJP leaders triggered a political war of words by terming his visit politically motivated. “God belongs to everyone. So why should we not visit these places? We will visit Kedareshwar, Mathura and Vrindavan as well. We have been visiting these places before, and we will continue to do so. Those who looted and destroyed the livelihood of common people should answer,” Mr. Yadav told journalists in Lucknow.
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