Yogi govt to name roads after ‘karsevaks’ who were killed in police firing in Ayodhya in 1990

New Delhi: In a significant decision to recognize the contribution of karsevaks in Ram Mandir movement, Uttar Pradesh govt has decided to name roads after them. UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya briefed media about state govt’s plans to name several roads in the state, after karsevaks. Maurya said this while on a visit to Ayodhya for laying the foundation stone of various projects.

He further elaborated, that the roads will be called ‘Balidani Ram Bhakt Marg’ and will lead towards the houses of the Karsevaks with their names and photos displayed along.

The Deputy CM also announced that a Jai Hind Veer Path would also be built to honor the soldiers and police personnel who have sacrificed their lives in various operations.

“Karsevaks had come to Ayodhya in 1990 and wanted the darshan of Ram Lalla. The then SP govt had fired bullets at the unarmed Lord Ram devotees. Many had died. Today, I announce that roads would be constructed in UP in the name of all such Karsevaks,” he said.

Mulayam govt ordered firing at karsevaks in 1990

In 1990, the then Mulayam Singh Yadav government had ordered police firing on the Karsevaks while they took part in Ram Mandir movement. About 16 Karsevaks officially died in the police firing, however, BJP has been claiming that the actual figure was much more.

Ram Mandir has been a sensitive issue, not just in state politics but also from a national perspective. It has been a national issue for BJP. This decision of Yogi Adityanath–led UP government assumes huge significance as it comes right ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.