Lucknow, Aug. 27 -- Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President Ajay Rai, in an open letter to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, questioned his religious and caste-based statements.

Rai stated that while in office, the Chief Minister should focus on the real problems facing the state instead of making allegations against personal and political opponents.

Rai stated, in the letter on Thursday, that he has been accused of feasting on fish after his visit to Ayodhya and cowering before the mafia.

He said it is true that he is a non-vegetarian and that the event in question has been organised at the invitation of the Nishad community. A meal was served after the event. He urged the Chief Minister to provide evidence if he believed there was any...