U.P. Congress delegation allowed to pray at Ram Temple after face-off with Ayodhya administration
A Congress party delegation was permitted to pray at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya following a tense standoff with local administration. The visit occurred amidst allegations of donation embezzlement at the temple, which the Congress party is calling to be investigated.
Why it matters
The incident underscores ongoing political tensions in India regarding religious sites and the oversight of temple trusts.
A delegation of Congress MPs from Uttar Pradesh, led by State unit chief Ajay Rai, offered prayers at the Ram Temple shrine in Ayodhya on Tuesday evening (June 30, 2026). Heavy police force was deployed around the temple since morning amid a face-off between Congress leaders and the local administration.
The report covers the conflict between the opposition party and local authorities by presenting the claims of the Congress delegation alongside the context of the investigation.
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