Saralnama2 Deputy Chief Ministers missed the Ayodhya Deepotsav, sparking rumors of a BJP rift in Uttar Pradesh. Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya were absent from the event attended by CM Yogi Adityanath. Party leaders blamed an administrative mix-up for their absence. Some said the Deputy CMs backed out due to their names missing from ads and lack of event details. Maurya's team cited his busy schedule in Bihar for the cancellation. The incident revived speculation about differences in the BJP's state unit. This follows the party's loss in UP during last year's Lok Sabha elections. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 19:32 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 2 Deputy Chief Ministers missed the Ayodhya Deepotsav on 19 Oct, sparking rumors of a BJP rift in Uttar Pradesh
- Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya were absent from the event attended by CM Yogi Adityanath
- Party leaders blamed an administrative mix-up for their absence