U.P. Congress chief Ajay Rai placed under house arrest in Ayodhya ahead of party delegation’s visit
House arrest of a political leader ahead of a peaceful visit raises concerns about suppression of dissent.
Ajay Rai, the Congress's Uttar Pradesh unit president, has been placed under house arrest at a hotel in Ayodhya ahead of a delegation visit to pay respects at the Ram temple. The delegation, led by Rai and four other MPs, is expected to be met with resistance from local lawyers who are demanding the removal of accused individuals involved in alleged embezzlement of funds at the temple. The delegation has informed the local administration about their planned visit, while Dayashankar Singh, the Uttar Pradesh Minister, criticized the opposition leaders for questioning those who have dedicated their lives to serving the nation.
4 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
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— NDTV
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— NDTV
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