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Yogi Adityanath Warns Against 'Babri Bhakts' Attempting to Defame Ram Mandir Movement
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News18•27-09-2026, 21:12
Yogi Adityanath Warns Against 'Babri Bhakts' Attempting to Defame Ram Mandir Movement
- •Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath warned supporters of the Ram temple movement, whom he called "Bajrangis," to beware of "Babri bhakts" trying to infiltrate and defame the cause, comparing them to Kalnemi from the Ramayana.
- •Adityanath criticized unnamed groups for seeking to declare the cow a national animal, urging instead for cow protection and rearing, and attacked the Congress for allegedly submitting an affidavit claiming Lord Ram and Lord Krishna did not exist.
- •He highlighted significant infrastructure improvements in Ayodhya, including better roads, electricity, cleanliness, the restoration of Saryu's flow at Ram Ki Pauri, and the development of Maharishi Valmiki International Airport.
- •The event commemorated the birth centenary of former VHP leader Ashok Singhal, a key figure in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, with Adityanath recalling Singhal's leadership during the 1990 confrontation with the then Uttar Pradesh government.
- •The VHP has planned year-long programs globally to celebrate Singhal's centenary, focusing on his life and contributions to the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath warned temple movement supporters to be cautious of 'Babri bhakts' attempting to infiltrate and undermine the cause, comparing them to the demon Kalnemi from the Ramayana.
Ashok Singhal was a prominent Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader and major figure in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. The Lucknow event marked his birth centenary, as he was born on September 27, 1926.
The Chief Minister noted that Ayodhya previously lacked basic civic infrastructure and proper roads, but has since been transformed through the redevelopment of Ram Ki Pauri, the restoration of the Saryu river's flow, widened roads, and the construction of the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport.
