Political rivals claim Akhilesh Yadav skipped Ram temple visit for vote‑bank gains

Senior minister Dayashankar Singh accused Yadav of insulting Sanatan heritage, pointing to the fact that his father allegedly opened fire on Ram devotees and that Yadav himself avoided the Ayodhya shrine. He emphasized that Yadav did not pay respects to Lord Ram. Another minister, Jaiveer Singh, described the situation as one of frustration and confusion, suggesting that Yadav is rattled by the political fallout.