Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the second anniversary of the consecration of Lord Ram's idol in Ayodhya, observed as 'Pratishtha Dwadashi'. Adityanath highlighted Ayodhya's historical significance and resilience, stating that past attempts to create unrest due to religious extremism and appeasement politics failed. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for significant milestones, including the 2020 Bhoomi Pujan, and emphasized Ayodhya's protected status.