Akhilesh Yadav’s Ayodhya visit on Dec 12 sparks row; seers oppose, Baba Ramdev backs his visit

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's proposed December 12 visit to Ayodhya has triggered sharp reactions from seers. While some religious leaders have opposed his visit and questioned his association with Sanatan traditions, Akhilesh maintained that God belongs to everyone and that nobody should be stopped from visiting religious places. Yoga guru Baba Ramdev also welcomed the idea, saying Akhilesh should visit along with Rahul Gandhi and other political leaders. The remarks come amid a growing political debate over faith, religion and the proposed Ayodhya visit.