Friday, Aug 21, 2026

"ajay-rai"

Congress delegation stopped from visiting Ram temple in Ayodhya

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
Ajay Rai claims house arrest ahead of Ayodhya Ram temple visit

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
Mallikarjun Kharge dissolves entire state Congress committees in Uttar Pradesh

The move seems to be aimed at reorganising the state unit of the Congress and strengthening the party at the grassroots level.
Narendra Modi wins from Varanasi for 3rd consecutive term, victory margin lowest

The victory margin of Modi this time is 1,52,513, which is less than his victory margins of 2019 and 2014.
Priyanka Gandhi, Dimple Yadav to hold Varanasi roadshow May 25

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."