Yogi Adityanath Pledges Protection for Ayodhya Devotees During Diwali
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya to celebrate Diwali and vowed that violence against Ram devotees will no longer be tolerated.
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya on November 8 to celebrate Diwali, where he offered prayers at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. During the visit, he distributed sweets and fruits to boatmen, sanitation workers, and underprivileged families.
Adityanath used the occasion to call for a collective resolution to protect the city's cultural heritage and religious identity. He asserted that restrictions against devotees would no longer be tolerated, stating that "bullets will not be fired on Ram devotees" and that traditional 5-kosi, 14-kosi, and 84-kosi circumambulations would not be banned.
Describing Diwali as a celebration of Sanatan culture, the Chief Minister urged residents to ensure Ayodhya remains clean, beautiful, and dignified. He emphasized that the life of Lord Shri Ram teaches that harmony and a sense of belonging are what bind society together.
