# Yogi demands Akhilesh apologise for Ram Mandir defamations

> Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath says Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav must apologise to Ram devotees for past defamations ahead of December temple visit.
- Title: Yogi demands Akhilesh apologise for Ram Mandir defamations
- Summary: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath says Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav must apologise to Ram devotees for past defamations ahead of December temple…
- Keywords: yogi adityanath, akhilesh yadav, ram mandir, ayodhya, samajwadi party, up chief minister, december 12 temple visit, india, India Today
- Source: India Today — https://indiatoday.in/india/story/akhilesh-yadav-should-apologise-to-devotees-for-defaming-ram-mandir-yogi-adityanath-at-aaj-tak-panchayat-3034758-2026-11-08
- Author: India Today News Desk
- Published: 2026-11-08T06:01:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: yogi adityanath, akhilesh yadav, ram mandir, ayodhya, samajwadi party, up chief minister, december 12 temple visit, india, news
## Yogi Adityanath demands apology
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav should apologise to devotees for defaming Ram Mandir over the years.
## Ayodhya transformation
Yogi Adityanath stated Ayodhya has undergone massive transformation over last 10 years ahead of December 12 temple visit.
## Ram Mandir significance
Yogi Adityanath said Lord Ram remains ideal for country and guides government approach to development and poor welfare.
## Yogi's warning
Yogi Adityanath warned Ayodhya cannot be humiliated or scorned after temple town's cultural and religious importance.
## Key takeaway

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath demanded Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav apologise to Ram Mandir devotees for past defamations before his December 12 temple visit.