The BJP attacked Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav after he vowed to develop Ayodhya into a global centre for Sanatan pilgrimage if the SP wins Uttar Pradesh. BJP leaders accused him of politicising Lord Ram, raised the 1990 Kar Sevak firing and demanded an apology. Yadav pledged transparent temple management, infrastructure upgrades, land probes, and social welfare measures.