Yogi Adityanath Accuses Ajay Rai of Duplicity Over Ayodhya Fish Feast

Addressing a gathering in Raebareli, Adityanath invoked the imagery of a chameleon to characterize Rai’s behavior, suggesting that chanting religious slogans while engaging in acts perceived as disrespectful to local sentiments reveals a fundamental lack of integrity. The Chief Minister further linked this incident to broader criticisms of the Congress party's history, alleging that Rai once bowed before a mafia figure responsible for his own brother's death, rather than testifying against the criminal.

Ajay Rai has vehemently denied the allegations, challenging the Chief Minister to produce photographic evidence to substantiate the claim. He stated that his attendance at the event was in response to an invitation from the Nishad community, emphasizing that the menu was a matter for the hosts and not a reflection of his personal conduct. The confrontation has intensified the ongoing political friction between the BJP and Congress in Uttar Pradesh, where religious symbolism and the personal history of party leaders remain central to the state's volatile political discourse.