Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath discussed his administration’s governance and policy progress in an interview during Deepotsav in Ayodhya ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election. He addressed allegations of theft related to Ram Mandir offerings, highlighting an SIT investigation and arrests. Adityanath defended law and order measures including bulldozer use against illegal encroachment and mafias. He outlined the election as a contest between nationalism and lawlessness, and highlighted state achievements such as over 9.5 lakh government appointments, global investments, voter list reviews, and support for 3.6 crore women under Mission Shakti.
