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UP Congress Chief Ajay Rai Placed Under House Arrest in Ayodhya
Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai was reportedly placed under house arrest in Ayodhya ahead of a planned party delegation visit to the Ram Temple. The Congress party stated they had informed local administration of their visit. Rai accused the government of placing him under arrest, with some reports suggesting the move is linked to a controversy over Ram Temple donations.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 3 · Centre 7 · Right 3 n = 13
- Left (3): Scroll.in, The Hindu, The Wire
- Centre (7 votes, 10 outlets): Amar Ujala, Deccan Herald, Hindustan (Hindi) · Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), NDTV, Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), Patrika, The Indian Express
- Right (3): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, Republic World