Ayodhya fish feast controversy sparks political row

Ayodhya fish feast controversy Ajay Rai Sawan month Sanatan Dharma Nishad community

A political controversy has erupted in Ayodhya following a fish feast held during a welcome program for Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai. The event, organized by Ram Nihal Nishad at Arpit Marriage Lawn, took place during the Hindu holy month of Sawan, a period when many devotees observe strict vegetarianism.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, have condemned the event, accusing the Congress of insulting religious sentiments. Adityanath criticized the perceived hypocrisy of visiting temples like Hanumangarhi and the Ram temple before participating in a non-vegetarian feast. Other BJP officials characterized the incident as an affront to Sanatan traditions.

Congress leaders have defended the event, arguing that the BJP is attempting to dictate personal dietary choices and interfere with the traditions of the Nishad community. They maintain that the focus on the menu is a political tactic to divert attention from other issues.

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Ajay Rai · Ayodhya · Bharatiya Janata Party · Indian National Congress · Yogi Adityanath

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The event included both fish and vegetarian dishes. www.news18.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ajay Rai participated in a fish feast after visiting temples in Ayodhya. www.siasat.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Deputy Chief Minister stated that holding a fish feast in Ayodhya during Sawan reflects the culture of the Congress party. www.socialnews.xyz · theshillongtimes.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Minister Sanjay Nishad defended the consumption of fish as a tradition of the Nishad community. www.socialnews.xyz · theshillongtimes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ajay Rai challenged the allegations by demanding proof of the fish feast. www.siasat.com