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Akhilesh Yadav promises to transform Ayodhya ahead of 2027 UP polls
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav pledged to make Ayodhya a global centre for Hindu pilgrimage ahead of Uttar Pradesh’s 2027 elections.
He said the city needs transparent temple administration and world-class infrastructure to restore trust and support its local economy.
Yadav said his party would provide oil and ghee through ration shops and protect poor people from mistreatment.
He also promised to support traditional boatmen and restore the bond between Lord Ram and Nishadraj, a figure in the Ramayana tradition.
Yadav accused the BJP of weakening that bond and alleged irregularities in Ayodhya land deals and circle rates; he said his party would scrutinise records and take action if elected.
He has proposed visiting the Ram Temple on December 12, but no further details about the visit are given.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav promised to transform Ayodhya into the “global capital of Sanatan pilgrimage” ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls.
He proposed transparent temple administration, world-class infrastructure and measures to revive the local economy.
Yadav said his party would scrutinise land records and take action against those responsible for alleged land and circle-rate scams if it returned to power.
He also promised support for traditional boatmen and said oil and ghee would be provided through the public distribution system.
Yadav accused the BJP of weakening the bond between Lord Ram and the Nishad community.
- Who
- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav made the promises.
- What
- He pledged to transform Ayodhya, including through transparent temple administration and improved infrastructure.
- When
- He made the pledge ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls. He proposed visiting the Ram Temple on December 12.
- Where
- Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- Yadav said the city’s honour and trust needed to be restored and that declining pilgrim numbers had hurt the local economy.
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The Times of India reported Yadav’s social media post promising changes in Ayodhya.
Yadav proposed visiting the Ram Temple.
- Party
- Samajwadi Party
- Leader
- Akhilesh Yadav
- Election
- 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls
- Proposed temple visit
- December 12
- Promised infrastructure
- World-class infrastructure in Ayodhya
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What people are saying
We are committed to restoring the honour and dignity of the city of Ayodhya
By introducing transparent administration at Ayodhya’s temple, we will also restore trust. By providing world-class infrastructure, we will make Ayodhya the ‘global capital of Sanatan pilgrimage’
We will promote traditional boating in Ayodhya, so that traditional boatmen benefit from it and the deep bond between Lord Ram and Nishadraj can be restored
No BJP leader or corrupt official involved in the massive circle-rate scam will escape.