Katiyar stated, "Ayodhya is a developed city but is incomplete without the Ram Mandir. Our party will definitely build the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, but for this you (people) need to bring the BJP to power."

It may be known that the BJP also ensured construction of Ram Mandir on Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya in its manifesto.

Earlier giving a statement on Ram Mandir issue Katiyar had refused to the link this temple issue with the Assembly polls. “There is no need to connect the Ram temple issue with state elections as it is an old matter. It must be raised every time until the temple is constructed.”

It may be mentioned that the voting for the Ayodhya, Rudauli, Milkipur, Bikapur and Gosaiganj constituencies of Faizabad district is underway. The results will be declared on March 11.