Former Ayodhya Litigant Iqbal Ansari Supports Yogi's Remarks On Lord Ram

The article covers Yogi Adityanath's remarks about opportunists who remember Lord Ram only during crises, the support from Iqbal Ansari, and responses from opposition in Ayodhya. It also notes the privacy of legal boundaries around the Babri Masjid dispute and the impact on Uttar Pradesh politics and law and order narratives.

Former Ram Janmabhoomi–Babri Masjid litigant Iqbal Ansari has supported Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over recent remarks on people he described as "opportunists" who remember Lord Ram only during crises, even as the comments triggered sharp political reactions in Ayodhya and across Uttar Pradesh.

Yogi Adityanath, addressing a public event, had argued that some people invoke Lord Ram only when facing difficulty and then move away once situations ease. "Some opportunists remember Lord Ram when they face crises and forget Him later. So, Lord Ram has also forgotten them. They will not succeed now. They will never go forward now," he said.

Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh religious politics debate

Iqbal Ansari, who earlier represented the Babri Masjid side in the Ram Janmabhoomi case, aligned himself with the Chief Minister’s stand and framed it as a reminder towards faith before politics. "The Chief Minister has given a correct statement. He said that when people are in a crisis, they remember God. If people had remembered God, the crisis would not have come... Today, in this time of crisis, if people engage in politics based on religion, caste, or creed, then before doing so, people should remember God, and then all the facilities will be provided to them," Ansari said.

The Chief Minister also addressed the long-standing Babri Masjid question, insisting that the demolished structure would not be rebuilt and stressing legal discipline in Uttar Pradesh. He cautioned those he said were dreaming of restoring the old building, linking such expectations with ignoring Indian law and national rules.

Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh law and order message

At a gathering in Barabanki, Yogi Adityanath delivered a detailed warning to those still hoping for the Babri structure’s return. "Those who are dreaming of the Babri structure, to them I would like to say Judgement Day (Qayamat ka din) will never come. Don't live for the Judgement Day. Learn to live by the rules in India. Abide by the law of the land. Otherwise, if someone breaks the rules, the path will lead them straight to hell. If someone is dreaming of going to heaven by breaking laws, their dream would never materialise."

Through these remarks, Yogi Adityanath again positioned Uttar Pradesh as a state where disputes around Ayodhya must move within legal boundaries, highlighting government focus on order and stability. The comments came as Ayodhya continues to draw national attention following the Supreme Court’s Ram Janmabhoomi verdict and temple construction.

Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh opposition reactions

The Samajwadi Party challenged the Chief Minister’s language and intent, arguing that the Bharatiya Janata Party uses religious polarisation when facing political pressure. Party chief Akhilesh Yadav claimed that "BJP turns communal" whenever it senses possible loss of power in Uttar Pradesh’s competitive political space.

Akhilesh Yadav also objected to Yogi Adityanath’s use of the Urdu term "Qayamat," recalling earlier disagreements over the language. "Ask him not to use Urdu words like 'Qayamat'. A CM who was against Urdu is now uttering words like 'Qayamat'. Use some other words. When CM is cornered, BJP weakens; they fear losing power, and they turn communal. The more the fear, the more communal they are," he said.

Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad, representing Faizabad constituency which includes Ayodhya, pointed to the 2024 Lok Sabha election results as a signal from local voters. Prasad argued that the mandate showed limited acceptance for the BJP’s ideological line in the region and at the national level.

Highlighting his own victory, Awadhesh Prasad directly linked the outcome to public opinion around Ayodhya’s history and politics. "Those who fired bullets are today building a temple. Their ideology won't work in this country. People of Ayodhya made Awadhesh Prasad victorious and gave a message that BJP's ideology and mindset won't work in this country anymore," he said.The exchange again underscores Ayodhya’s central place in Uttar Pradesh and national debate, with the Ram Janmabhoomi–Babri Masjid issue still shaping narratives. While the state government under Yogi Adityanath stresses rule of law and religious devotion, opposition parties frame the same statements as evidence of polarising politics.

For people across Uttar Pradesh and India, these contrasting views from Ayodhya show how faith, law and elections continue to intersect. The state remains peaceful and firmly under constitutional processes, while leaders, former litigants and voters from Ayodhya keep influencing how the Ram Janmabhoomi and Babri Masjid story is discussed in public life.

With inputs from ANI