Yogi Adityanath Criticizes Akhilesh Yadav Over Deepotsav Comments

In a fiery retort, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lambasted Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, accusing him of being a 'traitor' to Lord Ram and Lord Krishna. The comments come as a response to Yadav's critique of the state's expenditure on lighting during Ayodhya's annual Deepotsav.

Adityanath argued that Yadav's remarks displayed a lack of understanding and sensitivity towards the Prajapati community, who are closely tied to the making of traditional earthen lamps. The BJP has escalated the rhetoric, tying Yadav’s comments to a perceived disrespect for Hindu traditions and deities.

Yadav's suggestion that the government could learn from Christmas celebrations worldwide was met with sharp criticism from the ruling party, which sees the Deepotsav not merely as an event but as a cultural and spiritual assertion. The controversy underscores ongoing political and cultural clashes in the region.