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UP CM Yogi Adityanath clashes with Congress over Ayodhya fish feast
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 02:02 AM
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath publicly criticised the Congress party’s decision to host a fish feast in Ayodhya, describing the move as politically colour‑shifting.
The chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, took to public statements to denounce a fish feast organised by the Congress party in the historic city of Ayodhya. He argued that the event was an attempt to gain political mileage by appealing to specific voter groups, and he likened the party’s tactics to a chameleon changing its colours.
Adityanath’s remarks highlighted his view that the Congress was abandoning consistent policy positions in favour of short‑term electoral gains. He suggested that such opportunistic gestures would embarrass even a chameleon, implying a lack of ideological steadfastness.
The Congress, while not issuing a detailed response in the lead, is known to have organised the feast as part of its outreach in the region. The dispute underscores the continuing political rivalry between the state government and the opposition ahead of upcoming electoral contests.
Political analysts note that the exchange reflects broader tensions in Uttar Pradesh politics, where cultural and religious symbolism often intertwines with party strategies. Both sides are likely to continue using the episode to rally their respective bases.
Adityanath’s remarks highlighted his view that the Congress was abandoning consistent policy positions in favour of short‑term electoral gains. He suggested that such opportunistic gestures would embarrass even a chameleon, implying a lack of ideological steadfastness.
The Congress, while not issuing a detailed response in the lead, is known to have organised the feast as part of its outreach in the region. The dispute underscores the continuing political rivalry between the state government and the opposition ahead of upcoming electoral contests.
Political analysts note that the exchange reflects broader tensions in Uttar Pradesh politics, where cultural and religious symbolism often intertwines with party strategies. Both sides are likely to continue using the episode to rally their respective bases.