How RSS and Ram Mandir campaign mainstreamed one other
4 years, 4 months ago

How RSS and Ram Mandir campaign mainstreamed one other

India Today  

From being banned and treated as a pariah to becoming arguably the most powerful socio-political force in the country, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has come a long way. The association of the RSS and the BJP has never been so open in public view as it appeared on August 5 during Ayodhya Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan, where RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat sat as close as coronavirus pandemic could have allowed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the performance of the groundbreaking ceremony. After the Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan, RSS chief Bhagwat spoke before PM Modi and said the organisation worked for 30 years for fulfilling the resolve to construct the temple in Ayodhya. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan in Ayodhya on August 5. In the run-up to 2019 Lok Sabha polls, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat did, however, demanded that the Modi government should bring a law for early construction of Ram Mandir.

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BJP MP makes a statement with '1984' bag
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BJP MP makes a statement with '1984' bag

India Today  

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has expressed concern over resurgence of several temple-mosque disputes and said certain individuals, after the construction of Ayodhya Ram temple, seem to believe they can become “leaders of Hindus” by raking up such issues. Delivering a lecture on ‘India – The Vishwaguru’, at Sahjeevan Vyakhyanmala here on Thursday, Bhagwat advocated for an inclusive society and said …

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BJP MLC CT Ravi alleges murder plot against him, 9 killed in deadly fire in Jaipur

India Today  

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has expressed concern over resurgence of several temple-mosque disputes and said certain individuals, after the construction of Ayodhya Ram temple, seem to believe they can become “leaders of Hindus” by raking up such issues. Delivering a lecture on ‘India – The Vishwaguru’, at Sahjeevan Vyakhyanmala here on Thursday, Bhagwat advocated for an inclusive society and said …

RSS chief jabs aspiring 'leaders of Hindus' over temple-mosque disputes
4 days, 1 hour ago

RSS chief jabs aspiring 'leaders of Hindus' over temple-mosque disputes

India Today  

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday took a jibe at aspiring Hindu leaders for stirring up "Ram-temple-like" disputes at various places across India. Calling attention to India's pluralistic society, the RSS chief said that Christmas is observed in Swami Ramakrishnan Mission, emphasising that "only we can do this because we are Hindus”. Drawing two parallel examples from the Mughal Empire, …

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Big fan of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Bumrah: MI's Akshita Maheshwari rejoices WPL deal

India Today  

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has expressed concern over resurgence of several temple-mosque disputes and said certain individuals, after the construction of Ayodhya Ram temple, seem to believe they can become “leaders of Hindus” by raking up such issues. Delivering a lecture on ‘India – The Vishwaguru’, at Sahjeevan Vyakhyanmala here on Thursday, Bhagwat advocated for an inclusive society and said …

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Watch: Sushmita Sen clicked at airport, spreads Christmas cheer with warm wishes

India Today  

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has expressed concern over resurgence of several temple-mosque disputes and said certain individuals, after the construction of Ayodhya Ram temple, seem to believe they can become “leaders of Hindus” by raking up such issues. Delivering a lecture on ‘India – The Vishwaguru’, at Sahjeevan Vyakhyanmala here on Thursday, Bhagwat advocated for an inclusive society and said …

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BJP alleges 'dictatorship' in Karnataka, Lok Sabha MP in ICU after scuffle in Parliament

India Today  

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has expressed concern over resurgence of several temple-mosque disputes and said certain individuals, after the construction of Ayodhya Ram temple, seem to believe they can become “leaders of Hindus” by raking up such issues. Delivering a lecture on ‘India – The Vishwaguru’, at Sahjeevan Vyakhyanmala here on Thursday, Bhagwat advocated for an inclusive society and said …

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says don't need new mandir-masjid disputes
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4 days, 1 hour ago

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says don't need new mandir-masjid disputes

India Today  

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has expressed concern over resurgence of several temple-mosque disputes and said certain individuals, after the construction of Ayodhya Ram temple, seem to believe they can become “leaders of Hindus” by raking up such issues. Delivering a lecture on ‘India – The Vishwaguru’, at Sahjeevan Vyakhyanmala here on Thursday, Bhagwat advocated for an inclusive society and said …

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says don't need new mandir-masjid disputes
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says don't need new mandir-masjid disputes

India Today  

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has expressed concern over resurgence of several temple-mosque disputes and said certain individuals, after the construction of Ayodhya Ram temple, seem to believe they can become “leaders of Hindus” by raking up such issues. Delivering a lecture on ‘India – The Vishwaguru’, at Sahjeevan Vyakhyanmala here on Thursday, Bhagwat advocated for an inclusive society and said …

Mallikarjun Kharge accuses BJP of ignoring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's advice, dividing society
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Mallikarjun Kharge accuses BJP of ignoring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's advice, dividing society

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday accused the top BJP leadership of attempting to divide society by conducting surveys at every mosque in the country, adding that the saffron party was ignoring the advice of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addresses a public meeting at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Sunday. Addressing a large …

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India Today  

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has expressed concern over resurgence of several temple-mosque disputes and said certain individuals, after the construction of Ayodhya Ram temple, seem to believe they can become “leaders of Hindus” by raking up such issues. Delivering a lecture on ‘India – The Vishwaguru’, at Sahjeevan Vyakhyanmala here on Thursday, Bhagwat advocated for an inclusive society and said …

RSS volunteers will remove obstacles coming in way of Sanatan, seers: Bhagwat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

RSS volunteers will remove obstacles coming in way of Sanatan, seers: Bhagwat

The Hindu  

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said Sangh volunteers would act to remove any obstacles hindering Sanatan Dharma and the work of seers. Commenting on the current state of the country, Mr. Bhagwat criticised "anti-national forces", stressing that India has been built through hard work. Mr. Bhagwat said various forces tried to obstruct the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, …

Youth getting attracted towards RSS ideology, says sangh office-bearer
5 months, 1 week ago

Youth getting attracted towards RSS ideology, says sangh office-bearer

The Hindu  

The youth is getting attracted towards the ideology of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and joining it in large numbers every year, said an RSS office-bearer after a three-day meeting in Ranchi on July 14. On the results of the election, Mr. Ambekar said the RSS is not directly involved in elections but works on “refining” public opinion. Mr. Ambekar said …

Mandal for the Mandir | On BJP and the Dalit Vote
5 months, 1 week ago

Mandal for the Mandir | On BJP and the Dalit Vote

The Quint  

It caused quite a stir when the Bharatiya Janata Party lost the Faizabad Lok Sabha seat and even the seats around it. In the 1990s, Mandal politics dominated under the aegis of Kanshi Ram and Mulayam Singh Yadav. The slogan, Mile Mulayam Kanshi Ram, hawa mein uddh gaye Jai Shree Ram, gathered traction and defeated the Brahmanical forces behind the …

Sangh Parivar’s critique of ‘arrogance’ in BJP and its election strategy hints at realignment within Hindu nationalist camp.
6 months ago

Sangh Parivar’s critique of ‘arrogance’ in BJP and its election strategy hints at realignment within Hindu nationalist camp.

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 23, 2024 11:46 IST - 7 MINS READ It is the centenary of the RSS next year, and it is an organisation that plays the long game. It must be read as a clear message to Modi, and it could be the beginning of a change in the power balance within the BJP and in its equation …

Decoding RSS chief’s remarks on elections
6 months, 1 week ago

Decoding RSS chief’s remarks on elections

Hindustan Times  

In the time of coalition politics, a thousand opinions will bloom. The reduced tally for the BJP in the general elections and its dependence on allies to run the government have encouraged the RSS to take a reflective, but critical, stance on the party’s politics. In this context, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks about the polarising election campaign will be …

'RSS backs reservations': Mohan Bhagwat amid BJP vs Congress poll battle over quota row
7 months, 3 weeks ago

'RSS backs reservations': Mohan Bhagwat amid BJP vs Congress poll battle over quota row

India TV News  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday, while addressing an event, made it clear that the Sangh Parivar never opposed reservations extended to certain groups. Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP, RSS Congress leader Rahul has been on a streak to attack the BJP and RSS over a range of issues, including reservation. Gandhi recently in Wayanad, accused the BJP and …

Nobody Discussing Ram Temple, Issue is Over: Sharad Pawar
8 months ago

Nobody Discussing Ram Temple, Issue is Over: Sharad Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: NCP chief Sharad Pawar has said that the ruling BJP may not get any political benefit from the Ram Mandir issue in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. When asked about whether the Ram temple would play any crucial role in the ongoing elections, he said, “The issue of the Ram temple in Ayodhya is now over, and no one …

Ram Mandir ceremony poses bigger challenge for opposition in India
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ram Mandir ceremony poses bigger challenge for opposition in India

Live Mint  

The start of January's third week saw the nation engage in what Mikhail Bakhtin has described as ‘carnivalesque’. The Pran Pratistha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya's half constructed Ram Mandir was paradigmatic of the Bakhtin described de-stabilization or reversal of power structures, as happens in traditional forms of carnival. However, the evident urgency of the consecration ceremony that could …

Opinion Poll: Will Ram Mandir play an important role in rapidly growing the economy of Uttar Pradesh?
11 months ago

Opinion Poll: Will Ram Mandir play an important role in rapidly growing the economy of Uttar Pradesh?

India TV News  

The new Ram Lalla idol was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple on Monday, an event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and watched by lakhs of people on television at their homes and in temples across the country. Army helicopters showered flower petals on the newly constructed Janmabhoomi temple as the ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony took place — a seminal occasion …

From ladoos to bhajans, it’s Lord Ram all the way
11 months ago

From ladoos to bhajans, it’s Lord Ram all the way

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: From processions chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ to hotels distributing sweets to customers, from people distributing Prasada, children dressed up as Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman, Hanuman and other deities from Ramayana, from vehicles decked up with saffron flags, huge cutouts and buntings to women lighting lamps at their homes, the consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on Monday painted the …

Ram Lalla resonates across Odisha
11 months ago

Ram Lalla resonates across Odisha

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: While Ayodhya witnessed history with the consecration of Ram Lalla on Monday, the state celebrated the momentous occasion by organising prayers, distributing sweets and taking out processions depicting Lord Ram’s life. At Nayagarh, ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of a new Ram Mandir was also organised on the day while at Sambalpur, more than a lakh clay lamps were lit in …

'Shiv Sena made Ram Lalla's consecration possible in Ayodhya temple,' claims Sanjay Raut
11 months ago

'Shiv Sena made Ram Lalla's consecration possible in Ayodhya temple,' claims Sanjay Raut

India TV News  

Nashik: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut claimed on Tuesday that if Shiv Sena did not exist, the consecration of Lord Ram Lalla's idol in the Ayodhya temple would not have taken place. Sanjay Raut on Shiv Sena's connection with Lord Ram "We have a very old connection with Lord Ram. "If Shiv Sena didn't exist, then 'pran pratishtha' of Lord …

RSS Chief Bhagwat Urges Unity as Ayodhya Temple Consecration Marks New India
11 months ago

RSS Chief Bhagwat Urges Unity as Ayodhya Temple Consecration Marks New India

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: After the consecration ceremony at the Lord Rama temple in Ayodhya, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said that everyone in the country should shun disputes and stay united. As lakhs across the country watched the broadcast of the event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the wait of 500 …

Ram temple inauguration: BJP unleashes momentum for battle ahead
11 months ago

Ram temple inauguration: BJP unleashes momentum for battle ahead

Hindustan Times  

The inauguration of a grand Ram temple in Ayodhya may have marked the end of the long-drawn struggle, it will still continue to play big in the political arena at least for the next few months as the nation gears for the Lok Sabha polls. Along with PM Narendra Modi, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi …

'We are the citizens of Ram Rajya, we should lead the ideal life following Shri Ram's example': Mohan Bhagwat in Ayodhya
11 months ago

'We are the citizens of Ram Rajya, we should lead the ideal life following Shri Ram's example': Mohan Bhagwat in Ayodhya

Op India  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Monday that the history of Lord Ram Lalla’s homecoming to Ayodhya is such that whoever listens to those stories, their sorrows and pains get erased. The RSS chief was addressing the gathering at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple premises after Ram Lalla’s ‘Pran Pratishtha’. #WATCH | RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says "Today after …

Ram Temple has been built where we had resolved to build it: CM Yogi in Ayodhya
11 months ago

Ram Temple has been built where we had resolved to build it: CM Yogi in Ayodhya

India TV News  

Ram Mandir: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the completion of commitment of building the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, and said that the Ram temple has been constructed at the same spot where resolution was taken to be built. Ram Mandir was inaugurated today with the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla …

Ayodhya Temple: 'I apologise to Lord Ram because...', says PM Modi after Pran Pratishtha | Top Quotes
11 months ago

Ayodhya Temple: 'I apologise to Lord Ram because...', says PM Modi after Pran Pratishtha | Top Quotes

India TV News  

Ram Mandir: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and said that the construction of the temple is a “symbol of patience, peace and harmony in Indian society” and highlighted that it is not only a moment of victory but also modesty. PM thanks Supreme Court for verdict The Prime Minister also thanked the Supreme Court …

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: UP CM Yogi lights 'Ram Jyoti' after ‘pran pratishtha’
11 months ago

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: UP CM Yogi lights 'Ram Jyoti' after ‘pran pratishtha’

Hindustan Times  

Jan 22, 2024 5:51 AM IST The Ram Mandir dispute is a long-standing and complex issue in Indian history that revolves around the construction of a temple dedicated to Lord Ram at the site in Ayodhya. Here's a brief look back at the key events: Babri Masjid Construction : The Babri Masjid, believed to have been built by the Mughal …

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha to mark start of ‘reconstruction’ of Bharatvarsh
11 months ago

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha to mark start of ‘reconstruction’ of Bharatvarsh

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the consecration ceremony of Ayodhya's Ram Temple will mark the beginning of the campaign for reconstruction of Bharatvarsh. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat reaches Lucknow to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Jan 22, on Sunday. Read full coverage of Ayodhya Ram Temple event "The …

‘Ayodhya means…’: What RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said ahead of Ram Temple event
11 months ago

‘Ayodhya means…’: What RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said ahead of Ram Temple event

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the Pran Pratistha ceremony at Ram Temple, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat delved into the historical significance of the occasion as he urged to end the decades of conflict surrounding the Ayodhya dispute. Bhagwat underscored the consistent attempts to control the birthplace of Lord Ram, noting the failed 1857 War of Independence and subsequent British efforts to …

Does Ram belong to BJP, RSS only? No, says Farooq Abdullah
11 months ago

Does Ram belong to BJP, RSS only? No, says Farooq Abdullah

The Hindu  

Former J&K Chief Minister and Member of Parliament Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Friday questioned the move to send out invitations for the consecration of Lord Ram in Ayodhya on January 22, saying “no political party has a monopoly over Ram, who belongs to all”. Take a look at Ram Lalla’s idol inside Ayodhya Ram Temple’s sanctum sanctorum “Sending out invitations …

OPINION | RAM TEMPLE: CONGRESS MUST STOP NITPICKING AND JOIN THE EVENT
11 months ago

OPINION | RAM TEMPLE: CONGRESS MUST STOP NITPICKING AND JOIN THE EVENT

India TV News  

The first picture of Ram Lalla idol installed in the sanctum sanctorum of Ram temple in Ayodhya was revealed on Friday, even as Ganesh Puja ritual was being performed, three days ahead of the main consecration ceremony. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Singh Yadav, who happens to be Akhilesh Yadav’s uncle, stirred a hornets’ nest when he justified the police …

Watch | Ram Temple opening | What message is Congress sending by staying away?
11 months ago

Watch | Ram Temple opening | What message is Congress sending by staying away?

The Hindu  

On January 10, the Congress put out a statement that its top leadership, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Adhir Ranjan Choudhary, would not be attending the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22. While declining the invitation through a statement, the party made certain points - One was the temple was a long-standing “political project” …

Sharad Pawar declines Ram temple invite, says will go for 'darshan' after ‘Pran Pratistha'
11 months, 1 week ago

Sharad Pawar declines Ram temple invite, says will go for 'darshan' after ‘Pran Pratistha'

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The Nationalist Congress president Sharad Pawar has said that he would visit Ayodhya to offer prayers to Lord Ram after the completion of the temple construction there. In a letter to Champat Rai, general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Pawar said he was thankful for the invitation to attend the ‘Pran Pratistha' ceremony at the temple …

Congress Leaders Observe Ram Mandir Ceremony, Despite Party Rejecting Invite
11 months, 1 week ago

Congress Leaders Observe Ram Mandir Ceremony, Despite Party Rejecting Invite

The Quint  

Even as the Congress party’s leadership has declined the invitation to the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on 22 January, many of its leaders and functionaries are observing the event, and some have decided to visit Ayodhya as well. Congress party president Mallikarjun Kharge, his predecessor Sonia Gandhi, and Lok Sabha floor leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury will not attend …

'Siddaramaiah's name has Ram but he acts like Kalanemi': Hanumangarhi priest on Ayodhya row
11 months, 1 week ago

'Siddaramaiah's name has Ram but he acts like Kalanemi': Hanumangarhi priest on Ayodhya row

Hindustan Times  

Hanumangarhi temple priest Mahant Raju Das on Sunday attacked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for declining the invitation to attend the Pran Prathistha ceremony of Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah "Siddaramaiah is such a good name, associated with Lord Ram, but his actions are like that of Kalanemi.Their worry about Babar, about attackers and the way …

Ram Mandir issue not communal but national, Ayodhya movement was campaign to ensure justice with all: Gadkari
11 months, 1 week ago

Ram Mandir issue not communal but national, Ayodhya movement was campaign to ensure justice with all: Gadkari

India TV News  

The Ram Mandir movement was an awareness campaign not only for a temple but to ensure “justice with all and appeasement for none”, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Sunday, and noted that the history of Hindutva is the history of this country. Gadkari recalled the ‘Rath Yatra’ by BJP’s veteran LK Advani in the 90s and said that it …

Over 70% of Muslims in favour of Ram temple in Ayodhya, says RSS-linked Muslim body | Details
11 months, 1 week ago

Over 70% of Muslims in favour of Ram temple in Ayodhya, says RSS-linked Muslim body | Details

India TV News  

Ram temple: The Muslim Rashtriya Manch, associated with the RSS, asserted that a majority of Muslims in the country believe that Lord Ram belongs to "everyone" and have expressed their support for the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Referring to the results of a survey conducted in collaboration with a charitable trust based in Gujarat, the Muslim Rashtriya …

'It's Politics not Sanatan': Ayodhya Saints Divided Over Ram Mandir Consecration
11 months, 1 week ago

'It's Politics not Sanatan': Ayodhya Saints Divided Over Ram Mandir Consecration

The Quint  

Mahant Bhanu Das, 65, sat inside a small room in his ashram at the Panch Kosi Parikrama Marg in Ayodhya, his eyes fixed on the door. Bhanu Das was referring to an invitation for the pran pratishtha or the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple scheduled to be held on 22 January. "Ram lalla ka mandir ban raha hai.hume bohot …

As Congress uses 'religion' as excuse to skip Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha, here is how it has utilized religion for decades to incite Hindu animosity
11 months, 1 week ago

As Congress uses 'religion' as excuse to skip Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha, here is how it has utilized religion for decades to incite Hindu animosity

Op India  

While hundreds of dignitaries and people from all walks of life are eagerly awaiting to witness history in the making on January 22, when Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir’s Pran Pratishtha is set to take place, the Congress party has declared that it would skip the massive inauguration ceremony. “Religion is a personal matter”, said senior party leader Jairam Ramesh in a …

Ram Mandir: BJP to Light Lamps At Muslim Worship Sites, Mosques Say No Such Plan
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ram Mandir: BJP to Light Lamps At Muslim Worship Sites, Mosques Say No Such Plan

The Quint  

Ahead of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on 22 January, the BJP is attempting to mobilise Muslim bodies to participate in the celebrations around the event. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has extended an invitation to Iqbal Ansari, litigant in the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi case. The RSS’ national executive member Indresh Kumar has urged …

OPINION | OPPOSITION CONFUSED ON RAM TEMPLE ISSUE
11 months, 2 weeks ago

OPINION | OPPOSITION CONFUSED ON RAM TEMPLE ISSUE

India TV News  

There seems to be utter confusion among anti-Modi INDIA opposition bloc leaders over the Ayodhya Ram Temple issue, with leaders of different parties taking divergent stands. Maharashtra NCP leader Jitendra Awhad had to apologize with folded hands over his remark that Lord Ram was non-vegetarian. Senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot claimed that it was Rajiv …

Ram Temple inauguration cannot be a political event, but a matter of pride for crores of devotees, says CM Eknath Shinde
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ram Temple inauguration cannot be a political event, but a matter of pride for crores of devotees, says CM Eknath Shinde

The Hindu  

Launching a blistering attack on former Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said that the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22 could not be a political event as it was a matter of faith for crores of people, and warned that those making such statements would be …

‘Ramchandra Keh Gaye…’: From Jan 1, RSS to Spread Word of God, Ayodhya Inauguration Among 10 Crore People
1 year ago

‘Ramchandra Keh Gaye…’: From Jan 1, RSS to Spread Word of God, Ayodhya Inauguration Among 10 Crore People

News 18  

In its effort to take the Ram Janmabhoomi message to households across the rural hinterland in the country, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and its affiliates will embark on a ‘door-to-door’ campaign from January 1 to January 15 targeting at least 10 crore people. The organisation will form small teams of its volunteers, which will connect with the people to spread …

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat asks people to remain vigilant against divisive forces
1 year, 1 month ago

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat asks people to remain vigilant against divisive forces

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday asked people to remain vigilant against “divisive forces” ahead of the assembly elections in five states in November and the 2024 national polls while emphasising the importance of backing the most competent candidates. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat with singer Shankar Mahadevan. Bhagwat cited India’s expanding influence on the global stage and said …

Mohan Bhagwat attacks ‘cultural Marxists, wokism’ at RSS event
1 year, 1 month ago

Mohan Bhagwat attacks ‘cultural Marxists, wokism’ at RSS event

Hindustan Times  

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday described "cultural Marxism" as "selfish, discriminatory and deceitful" forces seeking "sectarian interests" by taking "control of the media and academia" and plunging the nation into "confusion, chaos, and corruption". Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat with singer Shankar Mahadevan and others during the RSS 'Vijayadashami Utsav', in Nagpur. At the RSS's annual Vijay Dashami …

Karnataka lessons: RSS and BJP must rediscover their ideological moorings — it’s smart politics that’s good for nation
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka lessons: RSS and BJP must rediscover their ideological moorings — it’s smart politics that’s good for nation

Firstpost  

At one place in his 2022 book, The Commissioner For Lost Causes, Arun Shourie reminisces about one of his interactions with Ramnath Goenka, the founder of The Indian Express, soon after his meeting with RSS leader Bhaurao Deoras at Delhi’s Jhandewalan complex. Sattaa milegee, tab dekhnaa — kaisey us ke peechey bhaagengey, kyaa uskaa prayog karengey, ke kaheen voh panjey …

'RSS built on lines of Muslim brotherhood': History of Rahul Gandhi's attacks on the sangh
1 year, 9 months ago

'RSS built on lines of Muslim brotherhood': History of Rahul Gandhi's attacks on the sangh

India Today  

Speaking at the London-based think tank Chatham House on March 6, Rahul Gandhi said that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is a fundamentalist and fascist organisation that has "basically captured pretty much all of India's institutions". RSS IS 21ST CENTURY KAURAVAS Addressing a street-corner meeting after the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Ambala, Haryana, on January 9, 2023, Rahul Gandhi said RSS …

Delhi: RSS' Muslim outreach continues, holds meeting with Islamic intellectuals discussing their issues
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi: RSS' Muslim outreach continues, holds meeting with Islamic intellectuals discussing their issues

India TV News  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh 's Muslim outreach continues as its senior leaders Indresh Kumar, Krishna Gopal and Ram Lal, on March 1, held a meeting with Muslim intellectuals discussing their issues. 'Those whose ancestors were Hindu are Hindus': RSS Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said those whose ancestors were Hindu are Hindus. While speaking at the Birla Auditorium, Jaipur …

'Build a BJP Office There First': DK Shivakumar on Bommai's Ram Temple Pitch
1 year, 10 months ago

'Build a BJP Office There First': DK Shivakumar on Bommai's Ram Temple Pitch

News 18  

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar has ridiculed the idea mooted by the state’s BJP government to build a Ram Temple in Karnataka. Bommai’s announcement came after several senior BJP leaders wrote to him seeking the constitution of a temple development committee that would plan and execute the building of the Ram Temple at Ramadevarabetta in Ramanagara district, which is known …

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