Nation First Or Donation First? Akhilesh Vs Yogi On Ram Mandir Donation Row

The Ram Mandir donation controversy has escalated into a major political showdown. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of prioritising "donation over nation" and raised questions over CCTV footage linked to the alleged donation theft case. Responding sharply, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reminded the SP of its past record on the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and defended the transformation of Ayodhya under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. As the investigation into the alleged donation theft continues, the political war over faith, accountability and governance has intensified ahead of key electoral battles in Uttar Pradesh.