Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Ajay Rai opposes Banke Bihari Corridor
Ajay Rai, a leader from the Congress party, visited Vrindavan and met with the Goswami community.
They are upset about a plan to build a corridor around the Banke Bihari temple.
Ajay Rai said the government is trying to destroy the temple, just like they did in Varanasi.
He also criticized the government for not keeping the state safe and for treating people unfairly.
He promised to stand up for the Goswami community and their rights.
Ajay Rai and Avinash Pandey visited Vrindavan and met with the Goswami community.
The Goswami community protested against the proposed Banke Bihari Corridor.
Ajay Rai criticized the government, comparing the corridor project to the destruction in Varanasi.
Rai alleged that the government is not developing the city but tampering with its character.
He also criticized the state's law and order situation, calling it 'jungle raj'.
- Who
- Ajay Rai, Avinash Pandey, Goswami community
- What
- Opposition to the Banke Bihari Corridor project
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Vrindavan
- Why
- Concerns over destruction of the temple and unfair contract distribution
- Location
- Vrindavan
- Key Figures
- Ajay Rai, Avinash Pandey, Goswami community
- Proposed Project
- Banke Bihari Corridor
- Opposition
- Goswami community, Ajay Rai
- Criticism
- Government's handling of development projects, law and order
