Ayodhya, Oct. 19 -- Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Awadhesh Prasad on Sunday expressed disappointment over not being invited by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to the Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya, stating that while the SP does not oppose the festivities, the ruling party's mindset and ideology were the reasons behind the exclusion.

Speaking to ANI, the Samajwadi Party leader alleged that although the festival was being funded by the government, he was not extended an invitation.

"BJP organised the Deepotsav in Ayodhya... This also happened last year. Many people asked if I was going there or not. I told them I haven't received an invitation, despite it being organised with government money. Due to their mindset and ideology, they didn't...