The Uttar Pradesh CM's remarks came hours after a Samajwadi Party leader announced that Akhilesh Yadav and his wife, Dimple Yadav, would visit Ayodhya on December 12. CM Yogi Adityanath, at Ayodhya Deepotsav 2026, attacks the Samajwadi Party over the 1990 karsevak firing, demanding an apology before visiting the Ram Temple. CM Yogi Adityanath stated that those who insulted devotees and neglected the holy city should first apologise before visiting the temple.