According to reports, the accused Khan is said to be close to Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad and is the party’s Nagar President of the Bhadarsa region
"The movement which was initiated by Lal Krishna Advani and had its epicentre in Ayodhya has been defeated by the I.N.D.I. Alliance in Ayodhya," Rahul Gandhi claimed.
CM Yogi Adityanath demanded a public apology from Rahul Gandhi. He described Gandhi’s statement as deeply hurtful to the sentiments of millions of Hindus in India. He urged the Congress leader to apologise for his immature comments and added that such statements reveal Rahul's lack of understanding and maturity as a leader.
BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi took a swipe at the opposition bragging about their victory in Ayodhya, taunting that those who questioned Lord Ram's existence were falling over themselves to prove his existence.
Ram Mandir Construction Committee chairman Nripendra Misra rubbished online claims of water leakage stating that since Guru Mandap is exposed to the sky as the second floor and completion of Shikar will cover the opening.
The BJP's decision of heavily relying on the charisma of national leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath did not resonate as effectively this time. The opposition's focused and localised campaign strategy, highlighting specific regional issues and addressing the concerns of various communities, proved to be more effective in garnering votes.
Spreading misleading claims and falsehoods, Rahul Gandhi and the Congress in various rallies and press conferences, alleged that President Murmu was not invited because she belongs to a tribal community.