'Don't Waste Money On Diyas': Akhilesh Yadav's Remark Sparks Row

A political storm erupted after Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the government's spending on Ayodhya's Deepotsav celebrations. Akhilesh suggested India should learn from how cities worldwide celebrate Christmas instead of spending heavily on diyas and candles. The BJP hit back, accusing Akhilesh of being "anti-Diwali" and reminding that the SP had kept Ayodhya "in darkness" during its rule.

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