Politics · India · 13 hrs ago
Yogi Adityanath demands apology ahead of Akhilesh Yadav’s Ayodhya visit
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath demanded an apology from those responsible for firing on Hindu volunteers known as karsevaks in Ayodhya in 1990.
He made the remarks at the Deepotsav festival in Ayodhya on Saturday, without naming Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav.
Yadav plans to visit the Ram Temple with his family on December 12, along with the Hanuman Garhi temple.
It will be his first visit to the Ram Temple since its consecration in January 2024.
Adityanath said an apology should come before the visit to devotees and religious leaders affected by the events.
The firing took place when Yadav’s grandfather, Mulayam Singh Yadav, led the state government; the Samajwadi Party has said the government acted to maintain law and order.
The remarks highlight a political dispute over the temple and the 1990 events, while Yadav’s party says his visit is a matter of faith.
Yogi Adityanath called for an apology from those involved in the 1990 firing on karsevaks before they visit Ayodhya.
His remarks appeared to target Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who is scheduled to visit the Ram Temple on December 12.
Yadav is expected to visit with his family, including his wife, Dimple Yadav, and also visit Hanuman Garhi.
The visit would be his first to the Ram Temple since its consecration in January 2024.
The Samajwadi Party has said the government at the time had to act to maintain law and order.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.
- What
- Adityanath demanded an apology from those involved in firing on karsevaks before visiting Ayodhya. Yadav is scheduled to visit the Ram Temple.
- When
- Adityanath made the remarks on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Yadav's visit is scheduled for December 12.
- Where
- The remarks were made at Deepotsav in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Adityanath said those responsible for firing on Ram devotees should apologise before visiting. Yadav's party said the visit was for religious darshan.
Yogi Adityanath
Samajwadi Party
Apology before visiting Ayodhya
Yogi Adityanath
Adityanath said those involved in firing on karsevaks should apologise to devotees and saints before visiting.
Samajwadi Party
The Samajwadi Party has maintained that the government at the time had to act to maintain law and order.
Purpose of the visit
Yogi Adityanath
Adityanath criticised political leaders he said had insulted devotees and were seeking political mileage from the temple.
Samajwadi Party
SP leader Pawan Pandey said the visit was a matter of faith and urged the BJP not to politicise it.
Firing on karsevaks took place in Ayodhya during the government of Mulayam Singh Yadav.
The Ram Temple was consecrated.
Yogi Adityanath called for an apology from those involved in the firing before they visit Ayodhya.
Akhilesh Yadav is scheduled to visit the Ram Temple and Hanuman Garhi with his family.
- Firing dates
- October 30 and November 2, 1990
- Scheduled visit
- December 12
- Ram Temple consecration
- January 2024
- Deepotsav edition
- 10th
- Planned party
- 30 lakh diyas were to be lit in Ayodhya
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What people are saying
Tender an apology to Ram Bhakts first for firing on karsevaks before coming to Ayodhya.
Let them apologise once to Ram devotees and once to the saints. Let them repent for their actions.
This is a matter of faith. The BJP should not do politics on faith.