A political controversy has erupted after Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana commented on allegations of donation theft linked to the Ram Temple. Mahana said that those whose money was allegedly stolen may not have donated with "true faith," while asserting that his own contribution had been properly used and that the construction of the grand temple was evidence of it.
Former Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Brijlal has accused the Samajwadi Party of pursuing appeasement politics after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath alleged that prayers were offered on the steps of Hanumangarhi during the SP government.