Controversy Ignites as Ayodhya's Deepotsav Lamps Extinguished

Samajwadi Party leaders criticize Ayodhya municipal sanitation workers for extinguishing diyas during Deepotsav. Viral videos show workers sweeping lit lamps on Sarayu's banks, sparking religious outrage. Commissioner Jayendra Kumar claims most lamps were extinguished beforehand. The incident occurred during the ninth Deepotsav celebrations, attended by CM Yogi Adityanath.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Ayodhya | Updated: 22-10-2025 15:19 IST | Created: 22-10-2025 15:19 IST
Controversy Ignites as Ayodhya's Deepotsav Lamps Extinguished
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Samajwadi Party leaders have strongly criticized the actions of municipal sanitation workers in Ayodhya, who were caught extinguishing diyas during Deepotsav festivities.

Viral videos depict the workers sweeping and putting out the lamps shortly after they were lit, causing significant religious discontent.

Ayodhya's Municipal Commissioner countered the backlash, asserting most lamps had extinguished naturally before the workers intervened.

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