Janmashtami : SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav offers prayer at Radha Krishna temple in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 26 : Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday offered prayers at the Radha Krishna temple in Lucknow on the occasion of Janmashtami.
The SP Chief participated in the aarti at the temple, marking the auspicious occasion with traditional fervour.
Akhilesh Yadav extended heartfelt Janmashtami greetings to fellow Indians through a poetic post on X. In his message, Yadav shared a verse and wrote, "Wishing everyone a very Happy Krishna Janmashtami and Krishna-filled wishes!"
Earlier today, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also offered prayers at the Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura.
"I congratulate the people of the state on Shri Krishna Janmashtami and pray to the Lord for happiness and prosperity... I pray to the Lord to give you so much strength that your personal life, family life, and social life are prosperous and that all of you together can be ready to make your best contribution to realise the vision of a developed India," said the Chief Minister.
In a post on X, CM Yogi wrote, "Hail Kanhaiya Lal! Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all the devotees and residents of the state on the auspicious birth anniversary of Kripasindhu, Shri Banke Bihari Ji, 'Shri Krishna Janmashtami'! It is my wish that Yashodanandan, Bhuvan Mohan Kanhaiya, the protector of the entire world, who establishes religion and eliminates unrighteousness, injustice and oppression, does good to the animate and inanimate world. Long live Shri Krishna!"
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav performed 'Gau-Seva' in Bhopal on the auspicious occasion.
"On the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, my best wishes to the people of the state and the country... The life of Lord Shri Krishna is exemplary for all of us. May this holy festival bring only good fortune into everyone's life; this is my prayer," Yadav wrote on X.
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi also extended greetings on the occasion of Janmashtami.
In a post on X, President Murmu wrote, "I greet all my countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami. This festival inspires us to be dedicated to the divine ideals of Lord Shri Krishna. On this occasion, let us imbibe the teachings of Lord Shri Krishna and pledge to work for the progress and prosperity of the country."
"Wishing you all a very Happy Janmashtami. Jai Shri Krishna!" PM Modi posted on X.
"Hearty wishes and congratulations to everyone on Shri Krishna Janmashtami. I hope that this festival of joy and happiness fills all your lives with new enthusiasm and excitement," said Rahul Gandhi on X.