The political party BJP, which had earlier used the slogan 'Jo Ram ko Laye Hain, Hum Unko Layenge'' in the Lok Sabha polls, faced a major defeat in the Ayodhya seat in Uttar Pradesh. SP candidate Awadhesh Prasad, who belongs to the Pasi community and has a clean image, won by a margin of 48104 votes. The saffron party's leaders, including PM Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath, had taken credit for the construction of Ram Temple and warned against its demolition by the I.N.D.I.A alliance. However, their strategy failed to appeal to the voters and the prevailing caste factor played a crucial role in the outcome of the election.
Ayodhya Lok Sabha: BJP Loses in Home of Ram Temple
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which had campaigned on the slogan "Jo Ram ko Laye Hain, Hum Unko Layenge" (Those who brought Ram, we will elect them), suffered a major defeat in the Ayodhya Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh. Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate Awadhesh Prasad, a Pasi community member with a clean image, emerged victorious by a margin of 48,104 votes.
Background
The Ayodhya Lok Sabha constituency has long been considered a stronghold of the BJP, given the city's religious significance as the birthplace of Lord Ram. The party has consistently won the seat since 1991.
In 2019, the BJP's strategy revolved around the construction of the Ram Temple, which had been a long-standing promise of the party. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath campaigned heavily on this platform, claiming credit for the temple's construction.
Factors Contributing to BJP's Defeat
Despite the temple issue, the BJP's strategy failed to resonate with voters. Several factors contributed to its defeat:
Top 5 FAQs
1. Why did the BJP lose in Ayodhya? The BJP's defeat was attributed to caste dynamics, incumbency factor, SP's effective crisis management, internal divisions, and lack of development.
2. Who is the SP candidate who won? Awadhesh Prasad, a Pasi community member, won the Ayodhya Lok Sabha seat for the SP.
3. What was the BJP's slogan in the Ayodhya polls? The BJP's slogan was "Jo Ram ko Laye Hain, Hum Unko Layenge."
4. What is the religious significance of Ayodhya? Ayodhya is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ram, making it a sacred site for Hindus.
5. When was the last time the BJP won the Ayodhya Lok Sabha seat? The BJP had won the Ayodhya Lok Sabha seat consistently since 1991, until its defeat in the 2019 polls.
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