'Will never visit Ram Temple': TMC's Kirti Azad invokes Sita's Agni Pariksha in attack on BJP

# Kirti Azad says he will not visit Ayodhya Ram Temple Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad said he does not intend to visit the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and criticised the BJP's use of the temple in political messaging. In remarks reported on November 8, he referred to Sita's Agni Pariksha and questioned how episodes from the epic are used in current political debate. The report said Azad had visited the Kamakhya Temple but did not plan to visit the Ram Temple. He also referred to his connection with Mithila, traditionally associated with Sita. His comments drew attention because the temple is a prominent religious site and a major subject in national politics. The statement represents Azad's own view, not necessarily the position of every party member. **Source:** Times of India **Published:** 8 November 2026