Fish Feast At Congress Event in Ayodhya Sparks Religious Objections And Party Defence
· India · India Today, Times of India, Hindustan Times
A political controversy erupted in Ayodhya after a welcome programme for Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai featured a fish feast during the holy month of Sawan. The event was organised in Tarun by local leader Ram Nihal Nishad following his induction into the party. Local religious figures and saints strongly objected to the non-vegetarian food arrangement at a religious pilgrimage site during an auspicious month. Defending the choice, Nishad stated that dietary preferences are a constitutional right and part of his community's traditional practices. Rai earlier offered prayers at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi and Hanuman Garhi temples before attending the gathering.
Why it matters
The food controversy highlights cultural and religious sensitivities in Ayodhya, providing local political fodder for opposing parties during a key religious period.
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