Akhilesh Yadav alleges Ayodhya development irregularities ahead of planned visit
The Samajwadi Party chief accused the BJP government of harming local interests and failing to investigate alleged donation thefts.
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government over alleged irregularities in construction and development projects in Ayodhya. Speaking in Etawah, Yadav accused the government of hurting the sentiments and interests of local residents.
According to ANI, Yadav announced he will visit the temple town on November 12. He stated that the BJP should be prepared for a poor response from voters and said, "BJP should adopt the habit of zero."
The SP leader questioned the progress of investigations into alleged irregularities regarding donations and offerings collected for Ram Temple-related activities. He asked where those involved in the alleged theft of donations were and demanded accountability from those responsible.
Yadav also alleged that the BJP government has adversely affected residents through land acquisition and inadequate compensation for farmers. He claimed that official circle rates have remained unchanged for years and that people have been insulted when asking for compensation.
The SP chief further questioned the quality of infrastructure, citing structural collapses at an airport and a railway station, as well as road waterlogging. He alleged that substantial public money has been spent without delivering the promised development.
During his visit to the under-construction Kedareshwar Temple in Etawah, Yadav also addressed the treatment of senior SP leader Azam Khan. He alleged that Khan and his family have faced injustice and promised they would receive justice if the Samajwadi Party forms the government.