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Yogi Attacks Congress, SP Over Ram Temple Row

UP CM Yogi Adityanath criticizes Congress and SP, accuses them of mocking Hindu faith.

Rajesh Pillai
Rajesh Pillai
Political Correspondent · Tue, 07 July 2026 at 02:05 pm
Yogi Attacks Congress, SP Over Ram Temple Row

In a recent development, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has lashed out at the Congress and Samajwadi Party, accusing them of making a mockery of the Hindu faith. This comes after the Ram Mandir Trust accepted the resignation of Champat Rai as general secretary.

Yogi Adityanath's statement is a direct response to the allegations levelled against the BJP by the opposition. The opposition has been criticizing the BJP over the Ram Temple theft row, and now Yogi has turned the tables on them.

According to Yogi, the Congress and SP have been quiet when it comes to the sale of land in the name of the Wakf. He questioned their silence on this matter, implying that they are being hypocritical. Yogi's comment about the opposition being like a 'chameleon' suggests that they are changing their stance to suit their interests.

The Ram Temple theft row has been a major point of contention between the BJP and the opposition. The opposition has been alleging that the BJP is involved in the theft and has been trying to cover it up. However, the BJP has denied these allegations and has been trying to shift the focus to the opposition's stance on the issue.

The resignation of Champat Rai as general secretary of the Ram Mandir Trust has added fuel to the fire. The opposition has been demanding action against those involved in the theft, and the BJP has been trying to placate them. Yogi's statement is a clear indication that the BJP is not going to back down on this issue.

The people of Uttar Pradesh are watching this development closely. The Ram Temple is a sensitive issue, and any controversy surrounding it can have major implications. The BJP and the opposition are likely to continue trading barbs over this issue, and it remains to be seen how it will play out in the end.

In the coming days, we can expect more developments on this issue. The opposition is likely to continue pressing for action against those involved in the theft, and the BJP will try to defend its stance. The people of Uttar Pradesh will be watching this closely, and it could have major implications for the state's politics.

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