Yogi vs Congress over 'fish feast' in Ayodhya: 'Even chameleon would be put to shame'
A political controversy has emerged in Ayodhya after BJP leaders accused Congress state president Ajay Rai of organizing a fish feast during the holy month of Sawan. The BJP has condemned the act as an 'anti-Hindu' display of duplicity, while Congress has denied the allegations and challenged the CM to provide evidence.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the intersection of religious sentiment and political campaigning in India, where cultural practices are frequently weaponized in partisan discourse.
NEW DELHI: A political row erupted between the BJP and Congress over an alleged fish feast organised during a welcome programme for newly appointed Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai in Ayodhya.The controversy erupted after a video surfaced showing fish being prepared at a banquet hall in Ayodhya, where a welcome programme for the Congress leader was being held.Several local religious figures objected to the food arrangements, saying the programme was taking place during the holy month of Sawan.What BJP claimsReacting to the controversy, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath accused Ajay Rai of “duplicity” over the alleged fish feast.“You saw the behaviour of the Congress state president: he goes to offer prayers at Hanumangarhi, but later outside he enjoys a feast of fish. He could have eaten whatever he wanted outside—anywhere other than Ayodhya. Yet, this is the duplicity they display.
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