Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai and other party leaders were prevented from visiting the Ram temple in Ayodhya amid the ongoing donation embezzlement controversy. Rai alleged he was placed under house arrest, while the BJP accused the Opposition of politicising the issue
Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai claimed he was placed under house arrest ahead of a planned Ayodhya visit over the Ram temple donation controversy. Congress alleged its leaders were stopped from offering prayers, while police gave no immediate confirmation of any arrest
UP Congress President and INDIA bloc candidate Ajay Rai announced, "Priyanka and Dimple will speak at a public rally in Kashi on May 25, focusing on women’s issues."