UP polls: Ayodhya welcomes Yogi Adityanath's candidature, locals hail BJP's work in city | Ground report
India TodayAs the BJP is all set to field Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as the candidate from Ayodhya Assembly seat, the decision has been welcomed by the people of the city and the saints. In a meeting held in Delhi, the CEC approved the candidature of Yogi Adityanath as BJP candidate, giving the implication of the party's election strategy of hard core Hindutva agenda along with projecting the model of development in Ayodhya. Speaking to India Today, BJP leader and Ram Janmabhoomi movement convener Vinay Katiyar said that the decision will be welcomed by the people of Ayodhya. Significantly, Ayodhya saints were Sant Param Hans said the saint community is happy with the decisions of BJP and exuded confidence that CM Adityanath will win the election with a thumping majority.