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Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav is planned or expected to visit Ayodhya’s Ram Temple on December 12, 2026, in what would be his first reported visit since the temple’s consecration or grand opening in January 2024.

Hindustan Times and Times of India reports describe the trip as a family visit, with Dimple Yadav expected to accompany him. Times of India also reports that the two are planned to visit Hanumangarhi, alongside the Ram Temple. The December 12 details were attributed by Times of India to a Samajwadi Party leader.

The planned visit is being reported ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, expected or scheduled for February or March 2027. Times of India linked the proposed trip to the BJP-led Deepotsav festivities.

The visit remains prospective. The supplied reports do not establish whether it will take place on December 12 or provide confirmation from the temple or a government authority, and they do not identify any additional family members who may attend.

SOURCES

  1. Times of IndiaAkhilesh Yadav to visit Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Dec 12, says SP leader ahead of UP polls
  2. Hindustan TimesAkhilesh Yadav to visit Ayodhya Ram Temple with family for first time since consecration
  3. The New Indian ExpressAkhilesh Yadav likely to visit Ram Temple in Ayodhya on December 12