CM Yogi claims Samajwadi Party, Congress allowed namaz at Ayodhya’s Hanumangarhi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. File Image | Photo credit: ANI

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday (July 11, 2026) alleged in Ayodhya that the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress had disrespected the Hindu faith, claiming that they had earlier allowed namaz to be offered at the Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya and demanded that they apologize for the sin.

“These people offered Namaz at Hanumangarhi, but can SP, Congress or any other government have Hanuman Chalisa recited at Jama Masjid? If they cannot, then why did they commit the sin of having Namaz offered on the steps of Hanumangarhi? Those who pretend to have faith have committed this sin, while the BJP said it established Ayodhyathana, while the capital of Sanumangarhi culture, Ayodhyathana Dharma.” inauguration and foundation stone laying of 217 development projects worth over ₹ 432 crore in Bikapur Assembly constituency of Ayodhya district.

It was Mr. Adityanath’s first visit to Ayodhya since the endowment embezzlement episode.

Mr. Adityanath alleged that Ayodhya remained neglected and deprived of development due to lack of roads, electricity and water, adding that under previous governments, inadequate arrangements prevented devotees from getting Maa Saraya’s blessings. But now the sacred stream of Maa Saryu blesses Ayodhya.

“If intentions are sincere and politics transparent, divine support is guaranteed. With the blessings of Lord Ram and Pawanputra Hanuman, all efforts are progressing effortlessly. Citizens of Bikapur have elected a laudable MLA and the signs of development are unmistakable. Just as the glory of Ayodhya has reached its peak on a national scale. When public representatives engage in national development in Bikapur. development activities the results are as favorable as those, which are currently observed in Ayodhya, Bikapur, Milkipur, Gosainganj and Rudauli has now attained prosperity and is unmatched in all the three realms it exists from Naya Ghat to Guptar Ghat,” he said.

Attacking the SP, the CM said, “These people used to mislead the public in the name of an airport, but now Ayodhya has an international airport named after Maharshi Valmiki. Ayodhya is now connected to cities all over the country. As SP and Congress could not achieve anything, they are opposing Ayodhya. The two-engine government in the name of the government and night shelter has promoted social harmony in ni Maa Shabari building, just like Har Ki Paidi in Haridwar has now Ayodhya Ram Ki Paidi,” added Mr. Adityanath.

The CM announced, “Last time, Bikapur MLA got Gram Panchayat Khirauni-Suchittaganj declared a Nagar Panchayat. Now, on his request, this Nagar Panchayat will be named after Maa Jwala Devi. Everyone has seen the true character of the Samajwadi Party when their president now misbehaves in Bhadarsayapur Bhadarsaya. Bharatkund,”.

Published – 11 Jul 2026 07:15 IST