Claim
Yogi Adityanath directly challenged Akhilesh Yadav, saying that if he wants to be called religious he should speak openly on Mathura-Vrindavan.
“योगी आदित्यनाथ ने अखिलेश यादव को सीधे चैलेंज देते हुए कहा कि अगर वह खुद को धार्मिक कहलाना चाहते हैं तो मथुरा वृंदावन पर खुलकर बोल दें एक बार”▶ Watch source segment
Rationale
Central assertion: Yogi directly challenged Akhilesh, saying if he wants to be called religious he should speak openly on Mathura-Vrindavan. Directly quoted in the source verbatim in substance; accurate.
Evidence
- https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/openly-support-movement-for-liberation-of-krishna-janambhoomi-adityanath/ Yogi: 'Akhilesh ji, now talk about Mathura. If you are truly trying to present yourself as religious, then speak openly about Mathura, Vrindavan and Krishna Janmabhoomi.' pending audit
- https://newsable.asianetnews.com/india/yogi-adityanath-attacks-akhilesh-yadav-over-religious-city-ayodhya-remark-articleshow-wsos62y Corroborates Yogi challenging Akhilesh to speak openly on Mathura/Vrindavan to prove religiosity pending audit