God belongs to everyone, says Akhilesh Yadav ahead of Ayodhya visit

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav defended his upcoming family trip to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, stating that God belongs to everyone. He made these remarks during a press conference in Lucknow on November 11, 2026, while dismissing criticism from BJP leaders who called his visit politically motivated.

Future Visits And Allegations

Mr. Yadav stated that he will also visit Kedareshwar, Mathura, and Vrindavan, noting that his party has always visited such places. He accused his critics of looting and destroying the livelihood of common people in Ayodhya. Claiming that voters across the State want change, he asserted that the public has made up its mind to form a Samajwadi Party government in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. He blamed the current administration for high levels of injustice, oppression, inflation, and unemployment.

Electoral Concerns And Aadhaar

The SP chief alleged that the ruling party wins elections through dishonesty and fraud. He claimed the BJP attempted fraud during the special intensive revision process, but party workers and PDA guards saved their votes. Pointing to Digital India initiatives, he demanded that voter lists be linked to biometric Aadhaar cards made of metal to prevent the creation of fake entries. He stated that the political fight has shifted to a 95 versus 5 dynamic, asserting that the BJP is afraid of his PDA alliance of minorities, Dalits, and backward classes.

Demonetisation Criticism

Marking a decade of demonetisation from 2016, Mr. Yadav celebrated the birthday of Khajanchi, a boy born in a bank queue during that period. He branded demonetisation as the most corrupt decision in world history and an ocean of corruption that acted like slow poison. Pointing to a 70% increase in cash circulation, he argued that none of its superficial targets were met.

Context

Akhilesh Yadav serves as the national president of the Samajwadi Party and leads opposition efforts in Uttar Pradesh. Ayodhya remains a central political and religious focal point in the State following the consecration of the Ram Temple. Demonetisation, introduced in November 2016, continues to feature in political debates regarding cash flow and economic impact in India.