Gorakhpur, Oct. 20 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described the grand and divine Deepotsav in Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram, as a symbol of prosperity and good governance, while criticizing past SP and Congress governments for neglecting and undermining Ayodhya's legacy.

He said, "Ayodhya was once insulted by invaders, denied by Congress, and conspired against by the SP government. Today, the same Ayodhya, renewed and divine, is drawing the world's attention."Today, the Chief Minister celebrated Diwali with forest dwellers in Vantangiya village, Tinkonia No. 3-his ninth consecutive year marking the festival with them.

A day after setting new world records at Deepotsav 2025, he inaugurated and laid the foundatio...