CM Yogi's Diwali Message in Ayodhya: No Bullets or Lathis Against Ram Devotees (@myogiadityanath)
Ayodhya: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath celebrated the festival of Diwali with people from Nishad and Dalit communities in Ayodhya on Sunday, November 8. During this, he met the local people and also took selfies with the children. The Chief Minister distributed sweets and Diwali gifts to the families. Apart from this, sanitation workers and councillors were honoured for their work. On this occasion, he appealed to take a pledge to maintain the dignity and peace of Ayodhya.
Addressing the program, Yogi Adityanath said that any attempt to harm the identity and dignity of Ayodhya will not be allowed to succeed again. He said that now bullets will not be fired on Ram devotees nor will sticks be fired on those who raise slogans of 'Jai Shri Ram'.
In his address, the Chief Minister said that everyone should take a pledge together that no one can harm the peace and honour of Ayodhya in the coming times. He also wished people a happy Diwali.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, UP: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath says, "...Every resident of Ayodhya now stands with a greater sense of pride. Ten years ago, people would turn away at the mere mention of Ayodhya; today, if you go anywhere and say, 'I am from Ayodhya,' people welcome you with open arms and a warm embrace... When a good government is in power, it not only provides the benefits of welfare schemes but also brings the joy of festivals and celebrations. I choose to begin and celebrate my Diwali right here, so that the memory of the original 'Deepotsav'—which took place thousands of years ago when the Lord returned to Ayodhya—remains alive, serving as an inspiration for future generations. Coming to Ayodhya fills me with a profound sense of emotion. Yesterday, more than 30 lakh lamps were lit. The Vice President of India, the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, and several other ministers were present, alongside hundreds of thousands of devotees—all gathered to behold the splendour of Ayodhya, to pay tribute to the city, and to welcome every single citizen of Ayodhya..."
— ANI (@ANI) November 8, 2026
CM Yogi said that the picture of Ayodhya has changed a lot in the last decade. He credited this change to the leadership and guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to the Chief Minister, earlier people used to keep distance after hearing the name of Ayodhya, but now people coming from Ayodhya are respected in other cities.
Referring to the construction of wide roads and government schemes in the city, he said that poor families are getting the benefits of schemes like housing, free ration and Ayushman Bharat.
Yogi Adityanath also mentioned the thoughts of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar in his address. He said that the goal of good governance is achieved only when the benefits of government schemes reach the Dalits and deprived people standing at the last rung of the society.
The Chief Minister said that the happiness of festivals should reach every section of the society. He appealed to the people of the state to share happiness with poor, Dalit and needy families on the occasion of Diwali and give them gifts.
रामाय रामभद्राय रामचन्द्राय वेधसे। रघुनाथाय नाथाय सीतायाः पतये नमः॥ दीपावली का पावन पर्व सनातन संस्कृति की शाश्वत चेतना, मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम प्रभु श्री राम के आदर्शों तथा धर्म, सत्य और आध्यात्मिक विरासत के शाश्वत मूल्यों का महापर्व है। आज इस सुअवसर पर श्री अयोध्या धाम में प्रभु श्री रामलला के दर्शन-पूजन कर राष्ट्र के उत्थान, समाज के कल्याण एवं सर्वत्र मंगल हेतु प्रार्थना की। जय श्री राम।
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) November 8, 2026
Referring to the Deepotsav organised last evening, the Chief Minister said that more than 30 lakh lamps were lit in Ayodhya. The Vice President, the Governor of Uttar Pradesh and many ministers participated in the event. He said that lakhs of devotees had come to see the cultural and religious grandeur of Ayodhya.
Yogi Adityanath said that he started the day with darshan and worship at Hanumangarhi and Shri Ram Janmabhoomi. After this he reached Dalit and Nishad Basti, where he celebrated Diwali with the people and honoured the sanitation workers and councillors.
Before reaching Nishad Basti, the Chief Minister had darshan of Shri Ram Lalla. He remembered the ideals of Lord Ram while wishing Diwali on social media platform X. He said that Diwali is a symbol of the values of consciousness, religion, truth and dignity of Sanatan culture. The Chief Minister also wished for the progress of the country and the welfare of all.
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