The political battle in Uttar Pradesh has intensified after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accepted Akhilesh Yadav's Ayodhya challenge and countered with a dare of his own, urging the Samajwadi Party chief to file his nomination from Ayodhya. With both sides sharpening their attacks, the pre-election showdown has now shifted to one of the state's most politically significant constituencies.