Akhilesh Yadav Pledges Global Capital Status for Ayodhya in 2027 Poll Pitch
· India · Times of India, The Hindu
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has vowed to transform Ayodhya into the global capital of Sanatan pilgrimage if his party wins the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. Ahead of his proposed visit to the Ram Temple on December 12, Yadav pledged transparent temple administration, world-class infrastructure, and measures to revive the local economy. He accused the BJP of weakening the bond between Lord Ram and the Nishad community and promised to protect traditional boatmen. The SP leader also criticized the ruling party over alleged land and circle-rate scams in Ayodhya, warning that those involved would face action. Additionally, he promised to provide oil and ghee through the public distribution system to meet nutritional needs.
Why it matters
The announcement targets key voter demographics in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 assembly elections by combining cultural pilgrimage development with welfare promises and corruption allegations against the ruling BJP.
Read the original report — Times of India
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