Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Vinay Katiyar eyes Ayodhya run for political comeback
Vinay Katiyar is a well-known leader in the BJP who was very active in the Ram Temple movement.
He has not been very active in politics recently, but now he is meeting with his supporters and planning to run for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election in 2027 from Ayodhya.
He used to be a big leader in the BJP and was even the president of the Bajrang Dal.
Some people think he is trying to come back into the spotlight after being sidelined for a while.
He has also made some controversial statements about Muslims in Ayodhya, which caused some controversy.
Vinay Katiyar, a veteran BJP leader, is planning to contest the 2027 UP Assembly election from Ayodhya.
He has recently held meetings with BJP activists and supporters in Ayodhya and Lucknow.
Katiyar was a prominent leader in the Ram Temple movement and has held various significant positions in the BJP.
He has been relatively inactive in politics in recent years but is now trying to make a comeback.
Katiyar's controversial remarks about Muslims in Ayodhya have sparked debate and criticism.
- Who
- Vinay Katiyar, a veteran BJP leader and former Bajrang Dal president
- What
- Katiyar is planning to contest the 2027 UP Assembly election from Ayodhya
- When
- Recent meetings and activities indicate his political comeback attempt
- Where
- Ayodhya and Lucknow
- Why
- To revive his political career and reconnect with supporters
- Name
- Vinay Katiyar
- Age
- 71
- Previous Roles
- Bajrang Dal president, BJP MP (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha), UP BJP president
- Current Ambition
- Contest 2027 UP Assembly election from Ayodhya
- Recent Activity
- Held meetings with BJP activists and supporters in Ayodhya and Lucknow
- Community
- Kurmi (OBC)
- Controversial Remarks
- No mosque in Ayodhya, Muslims should leave