Akhilesh dares CM Yogi to contest from Ayodhya in assembly election
Promising to accelerate the growth of Ayodhya, the SP leader alleged rampant demolition under BJPs watch in the name of development
Akash Anand to relaunch BSP poll campaign from Ayodhyas Bikapur on Nov 20
GV Prakash Kumar joins Ramayana as a singer: I got a call from AR Rahman
Composer, singer and actor GV Prakash Kumar has revealed that he has lent his voice to Yashs Ravana in Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana. In an exclusive conversation with India Today Digital, GV Prakash opened up about how he became part of the film, revealing that he received an unexpected call from his mentor AR Rahman shortly after returning from Ayodhya. The opportunity came as a surprise for the musician, who described being associated with the epic as a significant experience. GV Prakash had travelled to Ayodhya for the launch of Awadhiya Ke Raja, a song from his recently released Hindi film Nayyi Navelli, starring Yami Gautam. His first visit to the city became even more memorable when he received the call inviting him to sing for Ramayana. He said, The moment I came back from Ayodhya, I sang a song for Ramayana. It was surreal. I never expected that, he said. Recalling how the opportunity came about, he added, I didn't know beforehand. While I was coming back from the airport, I got a call from AR Rahman asking me to come and sing. GV Prakash Kumar, who is AR Rahmans maternal nephew, began his musical journey as a child singer in his uncles compositions before establishing himself as a composer and singer. However, his association with Ramayana was specifically as a vocalist. He also disclosed that he has lent his voice to Yashs character, Ravana, adding another detail to his involvement in the film. Reflecting on the opportunity, GV Prakash said, The world of the film is what drives us to it. I'm happy to have done a small part in the film. I'm a singer; I was called to sing for Ramayana. It was a huge thing for me to be part of this film, he said. The musician also spoke about his first visit to Ayodhya, which had taken place just before the recording opportunity came his way. Explaining why the team chose the city for the song launch, he said, We launched the song in Ayodhya, so we thought it would be special to go there and launch it. It was my first time in Ayodhya, and it was very special for me to be there, he said. During the conversation, GV Prakash also discussed his approach to composing music for films, explaining that the script and the filmmakers vision guide his decisions about the sound. First, it's the genre, then the story, and then the sound. The sound is derived from the script. The first narration is very important because that's where we decide the sound, its structure and the sound world of the film, he explained. His association with Hindi cinema includes projects such as Anurag Kashyaps Gangs of Wasseypur and Akshay Kumars Sarfira, followed by Nayyi Navelli. He also expressed admiration for composer Hans Zimmer, naming him as someone he would like to collaborate with. With Zimmer involved in the music of Ramayana, GV Prakashs singing contribution brings him into the musical world of a project connected to that aspiration. Meanwhile, the second trailer for Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana: Part 1 was unveiled in Bengaluru on October 15. The promo features Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, who vows to destroy evil, while Yashs Ravana declares himself the ruler of the three realms. It also offers glimpses of Sai Pallavi as Sita and Jatayus attempt to stop Ravana. Also Read : EXCLUSIVE: G V Prakash Kumar reflects on National Award win for Amaran: It is a deeply emotional recognition
A total of 148 of the 150 construction works in the Ram temple complex in Ayodhya have been completed.The remaining work focuses on the outer enclosure, which was delayed due to rain. The temple's lighting is targeted for completion by November 15 in preparation for Diwali. Additionally, the committee is reviewing financial matters and assessing contractor performance.
Ravi Kishans Garba Moves Go Viral Ahead of Ramleela Role
BJP MP Ravi Kishan shared a video of himself dancing garba, with his moves leaving netizens amazed as the video went viral. The actor has also recently opened up about the pressure of playing Lord Ram in Ayodhya Ki Ramleela on October 19 and 20, revealing that he is fasting, following a special diet and keeping calm for the role.
Kolkata: First-ever Durga Puja with theme Ram Ki Ayodhya; Guv Ravi graces the inauguration
Kolkata: First-ever Durga Puja with theme Ram Ki Ayodhya; Guv Ravi graces the inauguration
148 of 150 construction works at Ayodhya Ram Temple completed, facade lighting due by November 15
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Yami Visits Ayodhya Ahead Of Film Release
The occasion also marked the launch of a new song from Nayyi Navelli
Yami Gautam seeks blessings at Ayodhyas Ram Mandir ahead of Nayyi Naveli release
Yami Gautam visited Ayodhyas Ram Mandir ahead of Nayyi Naveli, which is set to release in cinemas on October 16.
Yami Gautam offers prayers on first Ayodhya visit
Yami Gautam Visits Ayodhya Ahead of Film Release, Seeks Blessings at Ram Temple
Actress Yami Gautam visits Ayodhyas Ram Temple, seeking blessings for her upcoming film Nayi Naveli. Yami Gautam Visits Ayodhya Ahead of Film Release, Seeks Blessings at Ram Temple
Yami Gautam visits Ram Mandir in Ayodhya ahead of Nayyi Navelli - see pics
Just before Dussehra, Yami Gautam visited Lord Ram's birthplace, Ayodhya, to seek blessings ahead of presenting a story about the victory of good over evil. The actress offered prayers at the sacred temple, creating a blissful moment of gratitude before the release of her film Nayyi Navelli.
RMLAU Result 2026 Out - Check Result Online @ rmlau.ac.in
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University (RMLAU) Ayodhya result 2026 on the official portal. Find course-wise result categories for NEP odd and even semesters and non-NEP courses, how to check your marksheet.
Bihar CM: Lord Ram asked PM, 'When will I get a home?'
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary recently made a statement suggesting Lord Ram was 'asking for a home' while Prime Minister Narendra Modi provided houses to millions. He linked the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya to PM Modi's efforts, highlighting the BJP's ideological commitment to the temple and other key issues like Article 370 abrogation. Choudhary also mentioned plans for a Sita temple in Bihar.
Yami Gautam seeks blessings at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya ahead of Nayyi Navelli release | Photos
Yami Gautam seeks blessings at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya ahead of Nayyi Navelli release | Photos
SC protects Ayodhya journalist, quashes police data request
The Supreme Court has made permanent its order protecting a journalist from coercive action in a road rage case and quashed a police notice to 'X' seeking his digital details. The court noted the police sought data from before the alleged crime and granted the journalist liberty to challenge the FIR and seek guidelines for data collection.
Independent journalist Abhishek Upadhyay had authored investigative stories of the alleged misappropriation and theft of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple
Ayodhya Enhances Security with CCTV and Drones for Durga Puja Festivities
Ayodhya police have stepped up security measures for Durga Puja, utilizing CCTV and drones to ensure a peaceful celebration. Ayodhya Enhances Security with CCTV and Drones for Durga Puja Festivities
Ahead Of UP Polls, Narrative Changes In BJP, Opposition Camps
Although the BDM issue had dominated the discourse for the past few months, the recent temple-related controversies in Kashi, Ayodhya, Mathura, and Sambhal suggests that the BJP is making a concerted effort to shift the political narrative.
Ravi Kishan Opens Up on Portraying Lord Ram in Grand 'Ayodhya Ki Ramleela' in Delhi
Punjab AeroStrikers Bounce Back To Beat Ayodhya Garjan, Tamil Titans Qualify For VCL Super 6
Volleyball Champions League: Punjab AeroStrikers registered a 2-1 victory over Ayodhya Garjan in the Volleyball Champions League (VCL) at the Noida Indoor Stadium, bouncing back from a second-set loss to seal the contest with a dominant performance in the decider. The AeroStrikers started on a positive note, winning the opening set 21-18 in a closely fought battle. However, Ayodhya Garjan responded well in the second set, raising their level of play to secure a 21-16 win and bring the match level at 1-1. With the contest evenly poised, Punjab AeroStrikers took charge in the deciding set. They displayed better coordination and maintained pressure on their opponents to win the third set 21-11, completing an impressive 2-1 victory. Sanket Patil was named Player of the Match for his contribution to the AeroStrikers' win, while teammate Jaskaran Singh received the Impact Player award. Reflecting on the victory, Sanket Patil said, It was a competitive match, and Ayodhya Garjan played well to level the contest in the second set. We knew we had to regroup and execute our plans better in the decider. The team showed great coordination, stayed focused and played with confidence to finish strongly. I am happy to contribute to the win, and we will look to carry this momentum into our upcoming matches. The match was attended by Pandit Sunil Bharala, former minister of State, Government of Uttar Pradesh and former chairman of Labour Welfare Council, Uttar Pradesh, and Harshita Tomar, Indian Sailor, 2018 & 2026 Asian Games bronze medallist. Tamil Titans, meanwhile, secured a place in the Super 6 of the Volleyball Champions League (VCL) after registering a 2-1 victory over Hooghly Hitters, winning the first two sets before the Hitters fought back in the third. The Titans started well, edging out Hooghly 21-19 in the opening set. The second set proved to be an even closer contest, with both teams fighting hard for every point. With the score locked at 20-20, the Titans held their nerves to win the decisive point and clinch the set 21-20, moving within a set of victory. Hooghly Hitters showed their fighting spirit in the third set. They found their rhythm and took control of the proceedings to register a convincing 21-10 win. However, the Titans had already done enough in the first two sets to seal the match 2-1 and confirm their qualification for the Super 6. Tamil Titans' Abhishek was named Player of the Match for his performance, while teammate SR Rithuraj received the Impact Player award. Speaking about the victory and the team's qualification, Abhishek said, We are happy to have secured the win and qualified for the Super 6. It was a tough match, especially in the second set, when every point mattered. The team stayed focused, supported each other and showed composure in the crucial moments. Hooghly fought back strongly in the third set, but we are glad we could get the job done. We will now focus on preparing well for the Super 6. Tamil Titans' Abhishek was named Player of the Match for his performance, while teammate SR Rithuraj received the Impact Player award. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Congress has no right to take Lord Ram
Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Monday criticised Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his remarks comparing the Congress to Lord Ram and the BJP to Ravana during his campaign speech in Goa on Sunday. Rao alleged that the Congress had opposed the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and accused the party of following an anti-Hindu approach. Speaking to ANI, Rao said the Congress had no right to invoke Lord Ram
Ayodhya decked up for Navratri, Durga idols installed across the city
Ayodhya, Zahoorabad calling out to you: UP Minister OP Rajbhar
Ayodhya, Zahoorabad calling out to you: UP Minister OP Rajbhars dig at Akhilesh Yadav New Delhi: A war of words has intensified between the ruling coalition of UP government and the key Opposition party ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. UP minister OP Rajbhar on Monday took a swipe at SP chief Akhilesh [] The post Ayodhya, Zahoorabad calling out to you: UP Minister OP Rajbhars dig at Akhilesh Yadav appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Hyderabad:A 20-year-old man was injured in the neck by a manja while out on a bike with friends in the Jeedimetla Police Station limits on Sunday morning, October 11. Police identified him as Manish, a native of Bihar who lives in Ayodhyanagar, Qutbullapur. The incident took place around 9.30 am. The string cut across Manishs Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Get your own ticket confirmed first, Akhilesh Yadav tells Yogi Adityanath on Ayodhya challenge
Mr. Yadav spoke in Lucknow after paying floral tributes to socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan
20-Yr-Old Biker Sustains Severe Neck Injuries After Contact With Manja
According to detective inspector Ch. Dhanunjay, the survivor, Manish, a native of Bihar, was a resident of Ayodhyanagar, Quthbullapur and works at a plastic company in Subhashnagar.
Rajbhar challenges SP chief to contest against Yogi from Ayodhya
Ayodhya Ram temple gets FSSAI's top 'Eat Right Place of Worship' rating
Food regulator FSSAI has certified Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Ayodhya, as 'Eat Right Place of Worship' for maintaining adequate food safety and hygiene standards. In a social media post on Sunday, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said the certificate has been issued as per its guidelines for a period of two years, from October 11, 2026 to October 10, 2028. Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Ayodhya, has been officially certified as an 'Eat Right Place of Worship' by FSSAI, the regulator said. The certificate was handed over by FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani in a special ceremony in Ayodhya on Saturday. According to the FSSAI website, the 'Eat Right Places of Worship' is an initiative to encourage places of worship to adopt and maintain food safety and hygiene. The objective is also to convey food safety messages through such places to people to act as responsible citizens. It aims at creation of awareness amongst the places of worship to prevent ...
Regime change certain in 2027: Akhilesh lashes out at BJP, Election Commission
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 11 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday asserted that a change of power was certain in 2027 Assembly elections and criticized the Election Commission (EC) over alleged police action on the protesters in the national capital. Speaking to the press, after paying respects to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan at the Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre (JPNIC) in Lucknow on latter's birth anniversary, the SP supremo said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will be shown the door by people in 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls and the 'partisan' Election Commission won't be able to save its 'sinking' fortunes. Swearing by the Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan (JP)'s 'Total Revolution' (Sampoorna Kranti) slogans, Akhilesh Yadav said that the movement remains relevant even today for challenging the regime and his party will bring out the 'desired' result by walking down that path. The process of change has begun. The anguish among the public will accelerate the process of change, he added, after garlanding the statue of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan at the memorial. The SP supremo also took a swipe over Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over the Ayodhya seat, days after he challenged the latter to contest the elections from the holy city. Responding to the Chief Minister's questions regarding Ayodhya, Akhilesh Yadav said that arrogant individuals would not be able to withstand the strength of his 'PDA' (Pichhda, Dalit, AlpsankhyakBackward, Dalit, and Minority) alliance. The SP Chief said that the public is now familiar with the BJP's politics and the party will have to give befitting reply to its actions. He claimed that a change would occur in 2027 and that the process has already begun. He said that the BJP is rattled by political strength of the PDA and questioned the role of Election Commission. He said that EC's duty is to encourage maximum voter participation and ensure a smooth voting process. Raising the issue of the alleged assault on residents of Uttar Pradesh in Delhi, Akhilesh Yadav questioned the Election Commission's accountability and demanded its resignation.
Ayodhya Ram temple gets FSSAIs top Eat Right Place of Worship rating for prasad safety
'Pawan Ka Jhonka Aayega': Akhilesh Yadav Responds To Yogi Adityanath's Ayodhya Election Challenge
A political face-off over Ayodhya intensified on Sunday after Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav responded to Yogi Adityanath's invitation to contest the Assembly elections from the constituency. Yadav asserted that SP leader Pawan Pandey was enough to challenge the BJP's position
Akhilesh Yadav hits back at Adityanath's Ayodhya dare, says Pawan Pandey enough to defeat BJP
Akhilesh Yadav contested Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's dare to contest from the Ayodhya assembly constituency. He expressed confidence in his party's candidate, Pawan Pandey, to challenge the BJP. Yadav highlighted the perceived insecurity of Adityanath regarding his election ticket. The exchange signifies increasing tensions as the upcoming assembly elections approach in Uttar Pradesh. Both leaders focus on their commitments to Ayodhya and its development amidst political rivalry.
UP Minister OP Rajbhar challenges Akhilesh Yadav to contest against Yogi Adityanath from Ayodhya
Uttar Pradesh ministers Om Prakash Rajbhar and Daya Shankar Singh on Sunday challenged Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav to contest the 2027 Assembly elections against Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from Ayodhya, after Yadav advised the Chief Minister to contest from the temple town. Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar said Yogi Adityanath was ready to contest from Ayodhya if Akhilesh Yadav was also willing to enter the electoral contest from there.
Ayodhya's Ram Temple Gets Food Authority's Highest Rating For Prasad Safety
The Ram temple scored 103 out of 114 points under the BHOG (Blissful Hygienic Offering to God) programme.
The FSSAI has officially certified the Ram Temple in Ayodhya as an Eat Right Place of Worship, ensuring food safety for offerings. FSSAI Awards Eat Right Place of Worship Certificate to Ram Temple in Ayodhya
Rajbhar Challenges Akhilesh to Account for JP-NIC Funds and Contest from Ayodhya
Om Prakash Rajbhar questions Akhilesh Yadav on JP-NIC funding and challenges him to contest elections from Ayodhya. Rajbhar Challenges Akhilesh to Account for JP-NIC Funds and Contest from Ayodhya
Ayodhya Ram temple gets FSSAI's 'Eat Right Place of Worship' certification
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra in Ayodhya has been certified as an
You [Akhilesh Yadav] should also file your nomination from Ayodhya, and I will too; let us both try our luck once; why fight through disciples, asked Yogi Adityanath
Why a Ramlila ground could be the perfect place to begin a relationship
Cultural festivals serve as the perfect backdrop for rekindling old connections, where shared experiences enhance interaction. These vibrant celebrations offer a relaxed atmosphere, reducing the stress of dating. Events like Ramlila melas create opportunities for engaging dialogues and activities, allowing individuals to discover each other deeply. Iconic places like Ramnagar and Ayodhya host spectacular Ramlila festivities that captivate those seeking romance, making cultural exploration an unforgettable journey for couples.
Yogi accepts Akhilesh Yadavs challenge to contest UP polls from Ayodhya
Adityanath made these comments after the inauguration and foundation-stone laying ceremonies for 78 development projects worth over Rs 803 crore in Balrampur district
Yogi Adityanath Challenges Akhilesh Yadav To Face Him In Ayodhya Ahead Of UP Elections
Will Ayodhya see a face-off between Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his predecessor Akhilesh Yadav in the upcoming UP elections? The BJP leader has thrown down the gauntlet at the Samawadi chief in response to his Ayodhya dare. Akhilesh ji, I have an offer for you. You also file your nomination from Shri Ayodhya Dham, and I will do the same, Adityanath said while inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for 78 developmental projects worth over Rs 800 crore in Balrampur district. Responding to him, Yadav said a young candidate is enough to take on the BJP in Ayodhya, pointing to the Ram temple donation theft row. The Samajwadi Party has already declared Tej Narayan Pandey as its candidate from Ayodhya.
Akhilesh Yadav Targets BJP in Ayodhya, Calls for Youth Engagement
Akhilesh Yadav criticizes BJPs performance in Ayodhya, urging youth to unite against corruption ahead of upcoming elections. Akhilesh Yadav Targets BJP in Ayodhya, Calls for Youth Engagement
The morning train from Katra reaches Srinagar a little after eleven. On the platform at Nowgam last week I watched a grandmother from Kupwara step down from it, having crossed the Chenab on a bridge higher than the Eiffel Tower, sitting, with a cup of tea, in three hours. For most of my life I took the train to Srinagar was a sentence nobody in the Valley could say. The line was sanctioned in 1994. Every government since owned a piece of it. This one finished it. On 7 October 2001, in Gandhinagar, a man who had never sat in a legislature took oath as Chief Minister of a state nine months out from an earthquake that had killed fourteen thousand people. Twenty-five years later he is Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, and there has not been one day in that quarter century when he was not the elected head of a government. No Indian, not Jyoti Basu, not Pawan Chamling, has been continuously answerable to voters for so long. The anniversary invites praise, and praise is the one thing he has never shown any sign of needing. It deserves instead an argument that can be tested. Here is mine. These twenty-five years are the story of the Indian state learning to reach its last citizen, first in one state and then in all of them. What travelled from Gandhinagar to Delhi was a method, not a mood: saturation targets instead of coverage ratios, technology used as an equaliser, several schemes converging on one household, deadlines reviewed in person. It is the method, more than the man, that explains the numbers. And the numbers that settle the argument are not the government's own; they are the Census, the Registrar General's and the World Bank's. Remember the country of 2001. Fifty-six households in a hundred had electricity, thirty-six a latrine, thirty-seven a tap, eighteen a gas connection. One child in fifteen died before its first birthday. A bank account was a favour, and a gas cylinder came with a politician's letter. That was the baseline. Then Gujarat. In 2003 the state separated the farm feeder from the village feeder and gave the village twenty-four-hour power; agricultural output grew at 9.6 percent a year between 2000 and 2007, by IFPRI's count, against 2.9 percent for India. The Soil Health Card was a Gujarat card before it was an Indian one. The grievance screen in the Chief Minister's office became PRAGATI. The Garib Kalyan Mela became the saturation camp every state now runs. Gujarat was the laboratory. India was the canvas. On the canvas, the household became the unit of delivery. Jan Dhan, mocked as a zero-balance gesture in 2014, holds 59 crore accounts today, more than half of them women's, and they are the rails on which every later transfer ran. A woman who has sat in those kitchens counts the cylinder in hours returned, not in connections. Ujjwala put 10.57 crore cylinders into kitchens that had cooked on wood. Rural households with a tap went from 3.23 crore in 2019 to 15.85 crore. Ayushman Bharat has paid for 13.25 crore hospital admissions. Direct transfer has removed 3.48 lakh crore rupees of leakage. The national highway network grew from 91,287 kilometres to 1,46,572; airports from 74 to 165; UPI, which did not exist in 2014, moved 314 lakh crore rupees last year. Infant mortality fell from 39 to 24 per thousand. Three crore rural women have crossed the Lakhpati Didi line. Left-wing extremism, which touched 126 districts in 2013, is confined to eleven. NITI Aayog's poverty index fell from 29 percent to 11, which is 24.82 crore people; the World Bank's three-dollar line fell from 27 percent to just over five. Neither figure is the government's own. What was the method's hardest test? I can answer that, because I live inside it. In 2001 Jammu and Kashmir recorded 4,522 terrorist incidents and 996 civilians killed. In 2025 it recorded 35 incidents and 92 deaths in all, the least violent year in more than two decades. Local recruitment into militancy, 125 young men in 2021, was seven in 2024. Stone-pelting has gone. The G20 met in Srinagar in May 2023. Since 2019, 34,260 people have been elected to panchayats and councils in a territory that for decades had almost none, and 7.85 crore visitors came to the Union Territory in the three years to 2025, against 4.76 crore in the three years to 2018, even though the Valley's own arrivals halved in 2025 after Pahalgam. The men who send killers across the Line retain the capacity: twenty-six civilians were murdered at Pahalgam in April 2025, and the answer, Operation Sindoor, came on 7 May. Normalcy here is a trend that has to be defended every year, not a settled fact. But the trend is real, and a Kashmiri who denies it forfeits the right to be believed on the rest. The rest is this. In August 2019 the Valley's communications were restricted, the internet did not fully return for eighteen months, and the leaders of the mainstream parties, three former Chief Ministers among them, were placed in preventive detention. Those were hard months, and I do not write around them. They were also the reason a change that every earlier turn in this Valley had paid for in blood passed without it. Elections followed as the Supreme Court directed; turnout was 64 percent; an elected government took office in October 2024. Statehood has not yet been restored. The Prime Minister and the Home Minister have given their word that it will be, at the appropriate time, and the Court asked for it at the earliest in December 2023. When the Assembly voted on 28 September, my party objected to a resolution that reached back to the position before 2019, not to statehood itself. I belong to the party that gave the word, and I have no doubt it will be kept; the security data in this essay is the case that the time is approaching. When it comes, let it come with the Pandits' return built into it, with houses and not only posts, and with the jobs that keep young men on the platform and off the hill. Nor should the national ledger be read without its debit side, and a member of the governing party should be the first to read it. Four crore rural households still wait for a tap, and the mission that reached 15.85 crore will be judged on the last four, which are the hardest. The labour survey still finds a quarter of the young in neither work nor training, and no government should be comfortable with that. Manipur tested the state's reach harder than anywhere else, and the peace there is still being rebuilt. The second wave of 2021 found the one shortage, oxygen, that nobody had been counting, and the state learned to count it. Demonetisation is still argued over; what nobody argues about is the digital habit it built, which became UPI. By the IMF's own tables India is third in purchasing power, within a few hundred billion dollars of fourth place in current dollars, and growing faster than every economy above it. An argument that cannot survive its objections is not an argument. This one does, because not one of them is an objection to reach, scale or speed. So what will outlast him? The rails: identity, account, payment, which no successor can switch off. The direct transfer, which made the intermediary politically expendable. The GST Council, in which the Centre holds one vote in three and almost every decision has been taken by consensus. The doctrine that an attack is answered across the Line. The three criminal codes of 2024, and a temple at Ayodhya built after a unanimous Supreme Court judgment, which are the same confidence turned inward. And one thing larger than all of these: Indians now expect their state to arrive. In 2001 a tap was a favour. In 2026 its absence is a grievance that a Collector in Nuh expects to be ranked on. That change in expectation is the structural achievement, and a people who have learned to expect delivery do not unlearn it when the deliverer changes. What must now be built into the state is the dashboard itself, so that the deadline holds when the review passes to other hands. The Prime Minister has said that the goal is a developed India by 2047, and that no one man is the goal. The next decade will show whether the method has been made the state's own, as he intends. The afternoon train leaves Srinagar at two. I went back to watch it go: students for Jammu, pilgrims, a box of apples wrapped in newspaper, a soldier asleep before the platform had cleared. The state learned, over a quarter century, to arrive. It has not yet learned to stay. That is the work of the next twenty-five years, and it belongs to everyone who will still be here when the man who taught it to arrive is not. The train is pulling out. The platform is ours. (The Author is Vice President, Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu and Kashmir. She can be reached at: sganai19@gmail.com)
Ayodhyas Ram Janmabhoomi Trust Receives Food Safety Certification for Kitchens
The Ram Janmabhoomi Trusts kitchens have been certified by the Food Safety Department, ensuring safe offerings for devotees. Ayodhyas Ram Janmabhoomi Trust Receives Food Safety Certification for Kitchens
CM Yogi Challenges Akhilesh Yadav to Contest from Ayodhya in Upcoming Elections
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath dares Akhilesh Yadav to run from Ayodhya, emphasizing development and law enforcement in the region. CM Yogi Challenges Akhilesh Yadav to Contest from Ayodhya in Upcoming Elections
'Fight should be face-to-face': CM Yogi accepts Akhilesh's Ayodhya challenge
Yogi Adityanath Openly Challenges Akhilesh Yadav To Contest From Ayodhya, Says
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has turned a political challenge from Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav into an invitation for a direct electoral contest. Addressing a gathering in Balrampur on Saturday, 10 October, Yogi said he was ready to contest
CM Yogi dares Akhilesh Yadav to contest from Ayodhya, SP chief says 'arrogance will be swept away'
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has hit back at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath after he challenged the SP leader to contest an election from Ayodhya. Responding to the remark, Yadav took aim at the Chief Minister over alleged wrongdoing in the temple town, the treatment of women and what he described as the arrogance of his political camp.
'If You Will, I Will': Yogi Adityanath On Akhilesh Yadav's Ayodhya Contest Dare
Responding to Yogi Adityanath, Akhilesh Yadav said a young candidate is enough to take on the BJP in Ayodhya.
Digital Desk | Balrampur, Oct 10 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday accepted the challenge thrown by Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav to contest the upcoming state Assembly polls from Ayodhya, saying that the political contest should be a direct face-off. The Chief Minister made the remarks while addressing a gathering in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur for the inauguration and foundation-laying of several development projects. CM Adityanath also lashed out at Akhilesh Yadav for fielding his own uncle (Ram Gopal Yadav) and an industrialist (Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani) as SP's Rajya Sabha candidates from Uttar Pradesh, instead of someone from the backward or Brahmin communities. When people first asked me regarding PDA, I had replied that it stands for 'Parivar Development Authority' since they (Samajwadi Party) don't have anything else to think about other than their family. Recently Rajya Sabha polls were conducted in the state, was there any Dalit candidate from the Samajwadi Party? Or whether there is any SP candidate from any other backward community or from communities such as the Brahmins, Kayastha, Vaishya, Kshatriya or Khatri?... No, the Chief Minister said. Samajwadi Party contested in two of the ten seats, of which Akhilesh Yadav's uncle Ram Gopal Yadav was fielded from one, while the second seat was sold to a 'Dhanna seth' (industrialist Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani). This is what their PDA stands for, 'Parivar Development Authority' and 'Paraya Dhan Apna', CM Adityanath remarked. The Chief Minister accused the SP of selling out Uttar Pradesh, saying: That is why I say that the real meaning of PDA is 'Pradesh Dubau Alliance'. Those who drowned the state, created troubles for the youth here, those who robbed them of employment opportunities, troubled farmers and made Balrampur as the most poor district of the country, is the Samajwadi Party. He responded to Akhilesh Yadav's challenge regarding contesting Assembly polls from Ayodhya. CM Adityanath said: They challenged me to contest the election from Ayodhya. Well, Akhileshji, Ayodhya is our sacred abode. I visit it to ensure there is no laxity in its development and that no blemish tarnishes the identity of Uttar Pradesh. He also criticised the previous SP government of poor electricity supply and sanitation issues in Ayodhya. The place which only received three to four hours of electricity and was plagued by heaps of filth by you (Akhilesh Yadav)now stands as an example of 'Ram Rajya,' evoking memories of the Treta Yuga, he said. Issuing a direct challenge to Akhilesh Yadav, CM Adityanath said: I offer you to file your nomination from Ayodhya, and I will file mine. He asserted that political contests should be direct. Taking a jibe at the SP Chief, Chief Minister Adityanath remarked: Battle should be against the main adversaries rather than their 'disciples' (proxies); the contest should be a direct face-off. Accusing SP leaders of adopting a soft stance towards mafia, the Chief Minister said: Those people who visited the graves of professional criminals, don't stand a chance to contest against us! The public has already delivered a fitting response to such individuals in the past. The public has already delivered their verdict that the NDA will win 80 per cent of the seats in the upcoming Assembly elections and even if the rest 20 per cent go to them (SP), I assure you that we will not let Balrampur lag behind in terms of development, he said while reiterating a previous remark. Emphasising that there is a limit to opposing things, CM Adityanath claimed that Congress and its alliance partners have even forgotten the basics of decency, while referring to the ongoing protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. By using deplorable language and letting go of all values, they are trying to spread anarchy in the country which will not be allowed by the double-engine government (of the NDA). Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, nobody will be able to mess with India's dignity, he said. Those trying to spread anarchy will meet the same fate as those who attempted to spread terrorism and Naxalism, CM Adityanath warned.
Akhilesh Yadav Criticized for Political Remarks During Ayodhya Visit
Mahant Raju Das criticizes Akhilesh Yadav for using a religious event in Ayodhya for political gain instead of discussing faith. Akhilesh Yadav Criticized for Political Remarks During Ayodhya Visit
Akhilesh Yadav advises CM Yogi Adityanath to contest 2027 UP elections from Ayodhya
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UP Politics Heats Up as OP Rajbhar Criticizes Akhilesh Yadav on Ayodhya Visits
OP Rajbhar targets Akhilesh Yadav over his absence in Ayodhya, while discussing the political climate in Uttar Pradesh. UP Politics Heats Up as OP Rajbhar Criticizes Akhilesh Yadav on Ayodhya Visits
CM Adityanath announces renaming of Noida airport as Narendra Modi International Airport
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Friday announced the renaming of the Noida International Airport in Jewar to Narendra Modi International Airport, following a resolution passed by his Cabinet to mark PM Modi's 25 years in public service. During a meeting on Friday, the Cabinet approved a total of 39 proposals. While announcing the decision after the meeting, the Chief Minister highlighted the Prime Minister's 25-year tenure of public service as pivotal to the development of both the nation and the state. Addressing a press conference, the Chief Minister said: It is a moment of immense pride for the UP Cabinet as it is from the land of UP (Varanasi) that PM Modi was elected as MP. He noted that the Prime Minister shares a deep, personal bond with UP, and under his leadership, the state is scaling new heights of development. Leaders from alliance partners, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, were present alongside the Chief Minister. CM Adityanath added that the Prime Minister has made service, dedication, and nation-building his mission, and that India's global stature has strengthened under his leadership. Linking the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya to the end of a 500-year wait, the Chief Minister cited the development of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor and the repatriation and installation of the idol of Goddess Annapurna from abroad as significant examples of the Prime Minister's efforts. He observed that while the state lacked basic infrastructure prior to 2017, connectivity has now improved significantly through projects such as expressways, highways, the Metro, and the Regional Rapid Transit System. The UP Cabinet is grateful to PM Modi for gifting Noida International Airport to the state, which is UP's biggest airport and is going to become the country's biggest aviation hub in the future, CM Adityanath said. Therefore, the Cabinet has passed the resolution to rename the airport as Narendra Modi International airport, Jewar, Noida, he added. The development of Jewar Airport is expected to boost UP's air connectivity and economic activity. PM Modi had inaugurated the first phase of the airport in March this year. Its initial annual passenger capacity is estimated at approximately 12 million. Upon the completion of all four phases, it is scheduled to rank among Asia's largest airports. Highlighting industrial development in the state, CM Adityanath noted that projects such as the BrahMos missile manufacturing unit and the PM MITRA Textile Park in Lucknow will generate new opportunities for investment and employment. Uttar Pradesh is also strengthening its position as a logistics hub through improved road and air connectivity, he mentioned. Meanwhile, Energy and Urban Development Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma announced that 1,725 new electric buses would be deployed across 18 municipal corporation areas to enhance the urban transport system. Under the established procurement policy, 50 per cent of the buses will be purchased from the company quoting the lowest rate in the tender, while the remaining buses will be sourced from companies manufacturing buses within Uttar Pradesh. Further, the UP CM highlighted schemes implemented for the poor, farmers, women, and marginalised sections of society. He stated that over 65 lakh houses have been provided under the 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana', and free food grains are being distributed to 3.67 crore ration cardholders. He asserted that the UP Cabinet reaffirms its commitment to work towards realising the vision of 'Viksit Bharat' 2027.
BJP Criticizes Akhilesh Yadav for Alleged Political Opportunism in Ayodhya Visit
BJP leaders have attacked Akhilesh Yadav for not visiting the Ram Temple during his Ayodhya trip, accusing him of political opportunism. BJP Criticizes Akhilesh Yadav for Alleged Political Opportunism in Ayodhya Visit
'He engages only in appeasement politics': BJP leaders target Akhilesh Yadav over Ayodhya visit
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, Brajesh Pathak, on Friday accused Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav of engaging in appeasement politics after he visited Ayodhya but did not go to the Ram Temple, with other BJP leaders also criticising the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister over the issue. Speaking to IANS, Pathak claimed, They engage only in appeasement politics. Even if they disguise themselves and enter the Sanatan culture wearing yellow clothes and applying a tilak, all they care about is appeasement and the Muslim vote bank. Samajwadi Party leaders never truly accept Sanatan culture. Ask them to answer for the massacre of the kar sevaks. Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav also criticised Akhilesh Yadav for not visiting the Ram Temple during his Ayodhya trip, alleging that the SP chief was concerned about retaining minority votes ahead of the upcoming elections in the state. BJP MLA Rajani Tiwari also took a swipe at the SP chief, saying that he could not have darshan of the deity without divine blessings. Unless they receive Lord Ram's blessings, they will not be able to have His darshan. Lord Ram's blessings are not upon them, which is why they are not gaining wisdom or receiving the opportunity to have His darshan, Tiwari said. UP Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar also questioned Akhilesh Yadav's decision to stay away from the Ram Temple during his visit to Ayodhya. He referred to the SP chief's photograph while accepting prasad and contrasted it with his alleged comfort during visits to religious figures from other communities. Then why didnt he go for darshan? I have seen his photograph; he appeared worried while accepting prasad, unsure whether to eat it or not. But when he visits a maulanas place, he happily eats naan and roti. Here, he is sitting and worrying about whether he will get a chair or not, Rajbhar claimed. Akhilesh Yadav visited Ayodhya on Thursday to attend a Shrimad Bhagwat Katha at the residence of former minister Tej Narayan Pandey, also known as Pawan Pandey, which was 12 kms away from the Ram Temple. However, he did not visit the Ram Temple during his trip. During the visit, the SP chief emphasised equality and social justice, stating that discrimination should have no place in society. The feeling of belonging should be paramount, and compassion should be the first condition of governance, Akhilesh Yadav said.
Yogi Adityanath Challenged to Contest from Ayodhya: Sapa Leader Ravidas Mehrotra
Sapa leader Ravidas Mehrotra challenges CM Yogi Adityanath to contest from Ayodhya, claiming his bail would be forfeited. Yogi Adityanath Challenged to Contest from Ayodhya: Sapa Leader Ravidas Mehrotra
SP chief targets BJP on development, challenges CM to contest from Ayodhya
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'Contest UP polls from Ayodhya': Akhilesh Yadav dares CM Yogi Adityanath
Akhilesh Yadav has urged Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to contest the upcoming assembly elections from Ayodhya. He indicated plans to visit the Ram temple alongside SP leaders after visiting Kedareshwar Dham in Etawah. Yadav also noted that the BJP has been conducting surveys for the Ayodhya seat, claiming they are struggling to find a candidate to challenge him. This statement responds to BJP allegations about his temple visitations.
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Akhilesh Yadav to visit Ayodhya to listen to Bhagwat Katha: SP leaders
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 8 (IANS) Ahead of Samajwadi Party chief, Akhilesh Yadavs, visit to Ayodhya to listen to the Bhagwat Katha at SP leader Pawan Pandey's residence on Thursday, the Samajwadi Party (SP) said Yadav was going there for a personal, spiritual trip, and that they would welcome him there. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is arriving today to participate in the ongoing Bhagwat Katha programme. On behalf of the respected people of the constituency, I extend my greetings and welcome him, said, SP MP Awadhesh Prasad. Speaking to IANS on the matter, Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput said, Akhilesh Yadav is going to Ayodhya on a personal, spiritual trip. He is also going to Pawan Pandey's residence to listen to Bhagwat Katha. If Lord Ram calls, he will go to Ram Mandir too. If he is going there, then why is it affecting the Bharatiya Janata Party ecosystem? It is affecting them because they have used Lord Rams name for political gains. They have stolen the Ram Mandir donation, and that is why they are scared. SP spokesperson Ashutosh Verma said, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav is going to Ayodhya as part of a pre-planned schedule. He is going there because he was invited. He will also meet the party workers present there. All the protocols have been met. He will also encourage the local leaders of the party. It is part of the Samajwadi Partys election campaign strategy. Tej Narayan Pandey said, The Shrimat Bhagwat Katha has been organised from October 2 to 8 and people from all sects are coming to listen to the Katha. He added, Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav will be visiting today. He will listen to the religious discourse, seek blessings from the Vyas Peeth, and also interact with the revered people of the area. According to reports, the SP chief will be part of the Bhagwat Katha which will be held in Krishnapur Khanpur Rasulabad village, approximately 12 kilometers from Ayodhya Dham. Akhilesh Yadav's visit is scheduled to last about one hour and 20 minutes and he will spend around 40 minutes at the venue. A helipad has been constructed near the event venue and the former UP Chief Minister will depart for Lucknow after attending the Katha. He is not likely to offer prayers or visit the Ram Mandir.
Akhilesh Yadav Visits Ayodhya Amid Political Tensions
Akhilesh Yadav is set to visit Ayodhya for a religious event, sparking political reactions from various parties. Akhilesh Yadav Visits Ayodhya Amid Political Tensions
Digvijay Singh to Launch Saty Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra from Ujjain to Ayodhya on October 20
Digvijay Singh announces a 930-kilometer pilgrimage promoting Sanatan Dharma values, starting from Ujjain to Ayodhya on October 20. Digvijay Singh to Launch Saty Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra from Ujjain to Ayodhya on October 20
Digital Desk | Rishikesh, Oct 7 (IANS) Swami Chidanand Saraswati on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25-year journey in public life, saying his biggest strength was his ability to regard the entire nation as his family and that his tenure had given fresh impetus to the ideals of service, good governance and nation-building. Welcoming the Seva Jyoti Yatra, Swami Saraswati said the Prime Minister's 25-year public journey would find a place in history, adding that while many leaders are mentioned in history books, some etch their own history, with PM Modi being one such leader. He added that PM Modi's public life began in Gujarat with the objective of building a developed India, but that his vision had since expanded to include global peace and the welfare of humanity. According to Swami Saraswati, PM Modi's decisions, goals and achievements had been driven by what he described as the national interest and the welfare of the country. He said the Prime Minister had combined intelligence with patience while motivating Indians to believe that they could achieve ambitious goals and that India could lead the world. The world today observes India through India's perspective, he said, highlighting what he described as major milestones of the past 25 years -- from development and heritage to chips and ships, Surya Namaskar and Chandrayaan, science and spirituality, the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and Kashi Vishwanath, and the Kedarnath Corridor and Mahakal Corridor. Swami Saraswati also cited several decisions and initiatives during PM Modi's tenure, including Demonetisation, surgical strikes, the Balakot air strikes, abrogation of Article 370, the law against triple talaq, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, Digital India, UPI, the G20 presidency, efforts to strengthen the Global South, the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and Atmanirbhar Bharat. He said that PM Modi had faced criticism and negative narratives during his political journey but had nevertheless influenced India's direction and destiny. Swami Saraswati said the Prime Minister had encouraged Indians to believe that the country could not only determine its own path but also contribute to shaping the path of the wider world. He also praised PM Modi for respecting political figures across ideological divides, citing the Bharat Ratna conferred upon former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao as an example of his understanding and depth.
Digvijaya Singh to Launch Saty Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra Addressing Vote and Donation Theft Issues
Former MP Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh announces a yatra to address vote and donation theft, starting from Ujjain to Ayodhya on October 20. Digvijaya Singh to Launch Saty Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra Addressing Vote and Donation Theft Issues
MP: Digvijaya Singh to begin 930-km yatra from Ujjain to Ayodhya on Oct 20
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 7 (IANS) Veteran Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh will begin a nearly 930-km 'Satya Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra' from Ujjain to Ayodhya on October 20, carrying the Tricolour and a five-colour Dharma flag under the motto Yato Dharmastato Jayah (where there is dharma, there is victory). Singh announced the yatra's plan and objectives at a press conference in Bhopal on Wednesday. He said it would begin on October 20, Vijayadashami, from the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain and culminate at the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The yatra will pass through Shajapur, Sarangpur, Rajgarh, Chachauda, Aron, Ashoknagar, Chanderi and Orchha, then enter Uttar Pradesh and proceed through Orai, Kalpi, Kanpur Dehat, Lucknow Dehat and Barabanki to Ayodhya. The journey will link Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Ramraja Sarkar Temple in Orchha and Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Explaining the significance of the yatra, Singh said the Dharma flag would represent the values he associates with Sanatan Dharma, while the Tricolour would reflect the country's unity. Singh said Sanatan Dharma is not merely a mode of worship or a religious ritual. He added that the core of Sanatan Dharma is truth, justice, good conduct, compassion, sacrifice and walking on the path of dharma. He said the yatra would be peaceful and would not oppose any religion, sect or individual. He said the purpose was to spread awareness of Sanatan Dharma values and raise issues about protecting devotees' faith and religious donations. The yatra will also raise questions about the management of major Hindu religious institutions. At Ujjain, Singh said he would raise issues related to the Mahakal Lok project, including the quality of statues and alleged irregularities in land-related matters. At Orchha, he said questions would be raised about temple accounts, properties, jewellery and the utilisation of donations. In Ayodhya, he said he would seek transparency in donations, offerings, land transactions and expenditure related to the Ram temple. Singh said donations in the name of Ram should be used only for Ram's work, and wealth in the name of Mahakal should be used only for Mahakal's work. He added that both the faith of the devotee and the devotee's donation should be protected and described this as Sanatan Swabhiman. Singh also announced a digital petition and missed-call campaign on Chanda Chori and Vote Chori, along with demands for an independent probe into alleged irregularities and electoral reforms. Singh said the yatra would retain its religious and social character and would use the Tricolour and Dharma flag throughout the journey.
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ECI not working under Constitution, says Akhilesh Yadav on INDIA bloc protest
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged that the Election Commission of India (ECI) was not functioning impartially and was not working in accordance with the Constitution. Speaking to reporters ahead of the INDIA blocs protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Yadav said that complaints and objections regarding the Election Commission and its functioning were not new. This is not a new issue when it comes to the Election Commission. Complaints and objections regarding the Election Commission and the way it is functioning are not being raised for the first time. The Election Commission wants to believe that only those who are members of the Bharatiya Janata Party are Indian citizens. The Election Commission also seems to believe, as has been seen several times, that only those who are BJP members can vote, he said. Yadav alleged that the BJP had benefited from money and the misuse of forces during elections, while also accusing the poll body of failing to remain neutral. People used to say about the BJP that it works like an election machine. They did not win with the help of the ECI alone; they have a lot of money. You have seen how, with the help of forces, they looted booths in West Bengal. Not just Bengal, they looted booths in Uttar Pradesh. They looted the polls in Kundarki, Ambedkar Nagar and Ayodhya. So, the ECI is not unbiased. The ECI is not working under the Constitution, he said. He further questioned the alleged proximity between the BJP and the Election Commission and raised questions over the BJPs office in the national capital. Sometimes, I hear that in Delhi, the BJP has made a big office in the national capital. What was the need for that? They could have taken a floor in the ECI building and worked from there. What was the need for that? Tell us whether the ECI has worked on these problems or taken any action, Yadav said. On the proposal for One Nation, One Election, Yadav alleged that the BJP wanted to consolidate all electoral processes at one time to avoid scrutiny. Not One Nation, One Election; they want to do all the malfunctioning at one time so that they can rule for five years, and there is no need for any probe. That is why they are working on the theory of One Nation, One Election, he added. Meanwhile, Opposition INDIA bloc MPs on Tuesday will stage a protest march from Parliament to the ECI headquarters in New Delhi over allegations of vote theft linked to the SIR of electoral rolls. The protest comes amid a series of nationwide campaigns targeting CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The call for the protest was issued following a meeting of 19 Opposition parties on September 30.
Akhilesh's Ayodhya Visit Sparks Political Row, BJP Questions Poll-Time Outreach
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is set to visit Ayodhya on October 8 to attend the concluding session of a Shrimad Bhagwat Katha. The visit has triggered a political face-off, with the BJP alleging vote-bank politics and questioning whether the SP chief will also visit the Ram Temple during his trip.
Always defame Hindus: BJP hits out at Congress on distorting Sanatan Dharma
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) BJP MLA Ram Kadam on Monday hit out at senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, accusing him of repeatedly attempting to defame Hinduism and questioning Singh's remarks on Sanatan Dharma. Kadam's remarks came after Singh accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) of distorting Sanatan Dharma and dividing the country along religious lines through the promotion of Hindutva. Singh's comments drew a sharp reaction from the BJP. The discourse in this country has shifted to constantly harping on Hinduism, driven by the RSS and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad promoting 'Hindutva', a term coined by Savarkar. Because of this, rifts have been created across the country between Hindus and Muslims, between Hindus and Sikhs, and between Hindus and Christians. India belongs to everyone. Unity in diversity is our strength, Singh said in a video posted on X. The 79-year-old Congress leader is set to undertake a 'Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra', a foot march from Ujjain to Ayodhya to protest what he described as the alleged exploitation of religion. He also claimed that the word Hindu does not appear in religious scriptures. Today, no one speaks of the Hindu religion; people speak of Sanatan Dharma. The word Hindu does not appear anywhere in our scriptures, be it the Vedas, Upanishads or Puranas. This is the Sanatan Dharma that the VHP and the RSS are distorting, Singh had said. Reacting to the remarks, Kadam told IANS, This is the same Digvijaya Singh who has always tried to defame Hindus. He linked our sacred saffron colour with terrorism. Kadam also turned to the construction and consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. When Ram Lalla's consecration ceremony was held in Ayodhya, and the idol was installed, he raised questions about the appearance of the idol. Congress leaders had such cruel and anti-Hindu views that the Ram Temple should not be built in Ayodhya, that the verdict should not come in favour of Hindus, and if it did, it should come late, he alleged. They still hold such views, and that is why they appointed their lawyers in the country's highest judiciary, Kadam added. The BJP MLA then reacted to the joint protest march led by Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray towards the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters on Sunday. The protest targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Kadam questioned the nature of the protest and said, Was the Thackeray brothers' protest a protest or a fancy dress competition? Someone came dressed as Gabbar Singh, someone as the Election Commissioner, and many other impersonators. Perhaps it was a competition to see who could tell the most lies on stage. The leaders were telling lies one after another. A year ago, to be precise, 11 months ago, in November 2025, these same people took to the streets and protested, demanding the removal of names that appeared twice or thrice on the voter list and the names of fake voters, he said. Whose demand was this? It was the demand of those who launched the protest, and the Election Commission is currently carrying out the same work. Have they forgotten their own demands? Kadam asked. He also criticised the opposition leaders over their objections to electronic voting machines (EVMs). The EVMs they were talking about were introduced during the Congress regime. Even Congress members were speaking out against them, which is amazing. Uddhav Thackeray has been winning municipal elections for the past 30 years using these same EVMs, Kadam told IANS. Turning to the ongoing protest by Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) aspirants in Pune, Kadam said the state government stood with the students and had accepted their demands. We stand with the MPSC students, and the Maharashtra government has accepted their demands, including 100 per cent support from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, he said. However, Kadam alleged that leaders associated with the Sharad Pawar faction were attempting to use the students' agitation for political purposes. Now, if leaders of the Sharad Pawar faction are deliberately trying to promote petty politics by infiltrating their workers under the guise of these students, it is unfortunate, he said. The Maharashtra government does not have the authority to fulfil the demands the students are protesting for. How can it assume the authority that rests with the President? This movement is not of the students; it is of the Sharad Pawar faction, Kadam alleged. Meanwhile, Monday marked the fifth day of the MPSC students' protest in Pune. The agitation has seen three groups emerge amid differences over the various demands raised by the aspirants.
UP hotel investment pipeline tops 44,250 crore amid tourism boom
UP's hotel investment pipeline crosses 44,250 crore as rising tourist inflows spur new projects in Varanasi, Ayodhya, Lucknow and other cities
22 Telangana pilgrims injured as bus hits truck in Bihar
Buxar: At least 22 pilgrims from Telangana were injured on the morning of Monday, October 5, when a bus carrying them to Ayodhya from Bihars Gayaji collided with a truck in Buxar, officials said. The pilgrims had come to Gayaji to perform pind daan during the Pitru Paksha fair. The accident took place around 4 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Ramchandra Rao Criticizes Digvijaya Singhs Ayodhya Pilgrimage as Fearmongering
BJPs Ramchandra Rao slams Congress leader Digvijaya Singhs pilgrimage, claiming its aimed at instilling fear among the public. Ramchandra Rao Criticizes Digvijaya Singhs Ayodhya Pilgrimage as Fearmongering
Rajnath Singh to visit Ayodhya, attend Guru Purnima Mahamahotsav and saints' conference
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit Ayodhya on Monday to participate in the Shri Guru Purnima Mahamahotsav and Saints' Conference and inaugurate the newly constructed building of Shrinarayana Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya. In a post on X, Rajnath Singh said he would stay in Ayodhya and seek the blessings of Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman during his visit. Today, I will be staying in the city of Lord Rama, Ayodhya. Along with the darshan of Shri Ram Lala, I will also have the good fortune of the darshan of Shri Hanuman Ji, he said. He added, Today, on the occasion of the Shri Guru Purnima Mahamahotsav and Saints' Conference in Ayodhya, I will also participate in the inauguration ceremony of the newly constructed building of Shrinarayana Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya. Rajnath Singh's visit is part of the concluding programme of the Guru Parv Mahotsav being organised at the Udasin Rishi Ashram in Ranopali. The celebrations have been underway since September 27 and include religious and...
Rajnath Singh to attend Guru Purnima event and inaugurate Sanskrit college in Ayodhya
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BJP Critiques Akhilesh Yadavs Ayodhya Visit as Opportunity for Repentance
BJP spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi challenges Akhilesh Yadavs intentions during his Ayodhya visit, calling for accountability ahead of the 2027 elections. BJP Critiques Akhilesh Yadavs Ayodhya Visit as Opportunity for Repentance
Ayodhya hosp ICU to be linked to SGPGI for critical care
Akhilesh Yadav should definitely visit Ram Mandir, seek Lord's blessings: Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary said that Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav should definitely visit Ram Mandir and seek Lord Ram's blessings. Speaking to IANS, Chaudhary said, Akhilesh Yadav should definitely come to Ayodhya; Hanuman Garhi and the Ram Mandir are near. He should come. There is pain and regret in his heart after witnessing the growth and development of Ayodhya despite his wishes. Ram Mandir is the symbol of crores of Hindus' faith and devotion so he should definitely come. After all, development has happened, and Akhilesh Yadav can see it. Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's scheduled visit to Ayodhya has drawn calls from several political leaders, urging him to visit the Ram Temple and seek the blessings of Lord Ram. SP leader Rajeev Rai said, Lord Ram first defeated Akhilesh Yadav in Lok Sabha elections, and then he (Lord Ram) guided Akhilesh ji to see the theft that is going on in Ram Mandir. Probably Lord Ram wants the sinners to be removed, and that's why Akhilesh Yadav might be going there. What is the issue in that? Meanwhile, Union Minister SP Singh Baghel said, In a democracy, everyone has the right to go wherever they want. Going to Ayodhya is their right. He can visit the temple for any political or societal reason. Whether they visit the temple or not it is their own decision. If they cannot go to the temple for the appeasement of a certain vote bank or the satisfaction of the Muslims, if he doesn't go to the temple owing to polarisation, then it is wrong, he added. India is a secular nation, and it doesn't ban anyone from going to any religious place, but if you have been avoiding a certain place of worship to appease a certain someone, then it is wrong, Baghel said. Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad said, Look, I welcome him (Akhilesh Yadav) to Ayodhya, even if it is late. He should also visit the Ram Temple for darshan because there is also a statue of Nishad Raj alongside Lord Ram. He should visit the temple and apologise for his past mistakes. A person can make mistakes, but we should apologise for our mistakes as well. BJP national spokesperson Ajay Alok said, Great, Ram Lalla's site will be wonderful! He should go and fall at Ram Lalla's feet, ask for forgiveness, and say, 'My father made a huge mistake by ordering fire on the kar sevaks. I haven't come here all this while because I was also wrong. Please forgive me.' We hope Ram Lalla will forgive him. Akhilesh Yadav is scheduled to visit Ayodhya on October 8 to attend the concluding session of the Shrimad Bhagwat Katha, a week-long religious programme organised by former MLA and SP leader Tej Narayan Pandey. The SP Chief is expected to spend around an hour at the programme in Krishnaapur-Khanpur Rasoolabad. He is also expected to offer prayers and interact with devotees attending the gathering. Akhilesh Yadav's Ayodhya visit comes at a politically significant time for the SP, with political activity beginning to gather pace ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The party has earlier announced Tej Narayan Pandey, popularly known as Pawan Pandey, as its candidate from the Ayodhya Assembly constituency for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls.
Ambulance carrying soldier's body crashes, 3 kin die
An Army ambulance carrying the remains of Subedar Major Satyawan collided with a stationary truck on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, resulting in the deaths of three of his family members and the ambulance driver. The accident occurred near the Ayodhya-Sultanpur border.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Criticizes Akhilesh Yadavs Party During Ayodhya Visit
Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak condemns Akhilesh Yadav and the Samajwadi Party for past governance failures during his visit to Ayodhya. Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Criticizes Akhilesh Yadavs Party During Ayodhya Visit
Saints Urge Akhilesh Yadav to Visit Ram Temple During Ayodhya Trip
Saints in Ayodhya call on Akhilesh Yadav to visit the Ram Temple, emphasizing the importance of seeking blessings during his visit. Saints Urge Akhilesh Yadav to Visit Ram Temple During Ayodhya Trip
Ahead of Akhilesh Yadavs October 8 Ayodhya visit, saints urge him to seek blessings at Ram Temple
Digital Desk | Ayodhya, Oct 4 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadavs scheduled visit to Ayodhya has drawn calls from local religious figures urging him to visit the Ram Temple and seek the blessings of Lord Ram. Speaking to IANS, Peethadhishwar of Tapasvi Chhawni, Jagatguru Paramhans Acharya, commented on Yadavs visit, and said he hoped the SP chief would visit the Ram Temple during his stay in Ayodhya. SP chief and former UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is visiting Ayodhya, and we hope he will visit the Ram Mandir to seek His blessings. In recent days, a financial irregularity occurred, and he tweeted about it. When asked how he found out, he claimed that Ram Ji told him. Therefore, he must touch Lord Rams feet. If he doesn't, it will send a message that he wants to demean Sanatan Dharma, Paramhans Acharya said. Devesh Acharya, a priest at Hanumangarhi, also welcomed Yadavs proposed visit and said he should visit the Ram Temple along with his family and seek Lord Rams blessings. Former UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is coming to Ayodhya on October 8, which is good news. We want him to visit the Ram Temple and seek the blessings of Lord Ram along with his family, since he is coming here to attend a religious event. He must apologise to Lord ram for coming late. If he doesn't do so, it will reflect his party's anti-Sanatan ideology. Returning without doing darshan would be highly unfortunate for Akhilesh Yadav and his party, Devesh Acharya said. Yadav is scheduled to visit Ayodhya on October 8 to attend the concluding session of the Shrimad Bhagwat Katha, a week-long religious programme organised by former MLA and SP leader Tej Narayan Pandey. The SP chief is expected to spend around an hour at the programme in Krishnaapur-Khanpur Rasoolabad. He is also expected to offer prayers and interact with devotees attending the gathering. Yadavs Ayodhya visit comes at a politically significant time for the SP, with political activity beginning to gather pace ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The party has earlier announced Tej Narayan Pandey, popularly known as Pawan Pandey, as its candidate from the Ayodhya Assembly constituency for the 2027 polls.
'Arrogance of power is suicidal': Congress slams PM Modi on Ram temple probe
The Congress has questioned the investigation into alleged donation theft at Ayodhyas Ram temple, raising concerns over the 21-day delay in filing an FIR and why former trust officials Champat Rai and Anil Mishra were treated as witnesses. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh demanded an independent probe under Supreme Court supervision and questioned the accountability for 105 reported theft incidents.
Ayodhya Ram temple staff to undergo 100 per cent police verification, character checks
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust decides to conduct 100 percent verification of all staff working at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The security measures will include police verification, character certificates and detailed family information. The decision will be applicable to all members of the trust. As part of the overhaul of the temple administration, the trust has also stepped up monitoring of staff and improving facilities.
Rayagada Flags Off Special Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Train to Varanasi
Commemorating International Senior Citizens Day, the fourth phase of the special pilgrimage train under the states senior citizen yatra initiative was officially flagged off from Rayagada railway station. Scheduled and organised jointly by the IRCTC and the Odisha Tourism Department, the special train was greenlit by Minister for ST & SC Development, Minorities and Backwards [] The post Rayagada Flags Off Special Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Train to Varanasi & Ayodhya appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Ayodhya Prepares for Grand Deepotsav with New Tenders Issued
Ayodhyas Deepotsav preparations are in full swing as new tenders are issued for decorations, lighting, and food for thousands. Ayodhya Prepares for Grand Deepotsav with New Tenders Issued
Temple Trust CEO visits Ram Katha Museum in Ayodhya
Digital Desk | Ayodhya, Sep 30 (IANS) The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Air Marshal (retired), Jeetendra Mishra, on Wednesday paid a visit to the International Ram Katha Museum in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. The museum will showcase theme-based specialised galleries in order to provide devotees with a divine darshan experience. During the visit, CEO Mishra inspected the International Ram Katha Museum, which is being built by the temple Trust. According to officials, construction of the museum is 80 per cent complete. Earlier this month, Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman, Nripendra Misra said that the main construction of the temple in the Ram Janmbhoomi complex has been completed and added that the committees primary focus has now shifted to establishing the International Ram Katha Museum. He said tenders for this project would be floated from October 10. Speaking to reporters, Nripendra Misra had said: The biggest work for the museum is now about to begin. Tenders for each gallery will be issued from October 10. There are 20 galleries in total; Gallery 1, Gallery 2, and so on. He further said that the theme for each gallery was different and has already been decided. The theme for each gallery has been decided, and the storyline has also been finalised. Our Director, Sanjeev Kumar Singh, has worked very hard to prepare the entire storyline, he said. Misra said that videos will now have to be created using various technologies, including immersive technology, 3D technology and others. Our main focus now is on the International Ram Katha Museum. Within the temple complex, and outside the complex, there is an auditorium whose construction is currently underway. There has been a delay of around three to four months in its construction. However, we hope that it will definitely be completed by January or February, he added. Meanwhile, Jeetendra Mishra assumed office earlier in September, as the first CEO of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The Trust appointed Mishra as its first CEO on September 2 as part of a restructuring exercise which is aimed at improving administrative coordination and functioning. His appointment came amid the allegations of donation theft, which prompted increased attention to the management and tight handling of temple-related affairs.
