'Road to temple is path to mental slavery': Bihar Education Minister sparks row
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Road to temple is path to mental slavery': Bihar Education Minister sparks row

India TV News  

The latest in a series of derogatory remarks concerning Ram Mandir in Ayodhya came from Bihar Education Minister Chandra Shekhar who sparked a controversy, stating that if someone gets injured, he would seek medical attention rather than visiting a temple. He extended his support to Rashtriya Janata Dal MLA, Fateh Bahadur Singh, and claimed that the latter said the same thing that was previously said by Savitribai Phule. NDA hits back BJP ally in the NDA Lok Janshakti Party president Chirag Paswan hit back at the Bihar Education Minister and said that he is "abusing Sanatan Dharma" instead of worrying about his own department. Previous derogatory remarks by Opposition leaders Earlier, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav had said that if he gets sick, he should go to the temple or hospital.

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Bihar MLA stirs row: Path to temples leads to superstition, hypocrisy
1 week ago

Bihar MLA stirs row: Path to temples leads to superstition, hypocrisy

India Today  

Rashtriya Janata Dal MLA Fateh Bahadur Singh stirred a controversy on Tuesday, saying that the path to temples was a journey of "superstition, hypocrisy, and ignorance" and urged people to send their children to schools instead. Temples promote superstition, hypocrisy, and ignorance, whereas schools encourage logical knowledge, scientific thinking, and positive change in life," Fateh Bahadur Singh said while addressing …

SP's Ram Gopal Yadav makes controversial statement on Ram temple; CM Adityanath says it's appeasement politics
7 months, 2 weeks ago

SP's Ram Gopal Yadav makes controversial statement on Ram temple; CM Adityanath says it's appeasement politics

The Hindu  

Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav has courted controversy with his remarks that the Ram temple in Ayodhya is "bekaar " as it has not been properly constructed, inviting sharp criticism from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath who said that this shows the "reality" of the INDIA bloc. Asked why Opposition leaders did not go to the Ram temple …

Rahul Gandhi not visiting Ram Temple fearing Islamic fundamentalists, says Kerala BJP president K. Surendran
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi not visiting Ram Temple fearing Islamic fundamentalists, says Kerala BJP president K. Surendran

The Hindu  

National Democratic Alliance candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency K. Surendran has alleged that Congress leader and his opponent Rahul Gandhi has evaded from visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya fearing the Muslim fundamentalists. If Rahul’s secularism is not one-sided, he should have visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, siad Mr. Surendran, who is also the State president of …

Ayodhya world’s largest cultural centre, says Rajasthan CM
9 months, 1 week ago

Ayodhya world’s largest cultural centre, says Rajasthan CM

Hindustan Times  

AYODHYA Rajasthan chief minister Bhajanlal Sharma reached Ayodhya on Monday for the darshan of Lord Ram Lalla at Ram Janmabhoomi temple. CM Patel, ministers of the Gujarat state cabinet, speaker Shankar Chaudhary and the chief whip, among others offered prayers to Ram Lalla at Ayodhya. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and his cabinet colleagues also visited Ayodhya to have …

Seema Haider seeks UP government's permission to walk to Ram Mandir
10 months, 1 week ago

Seema Haider seeks UP government's permission to walk to Ram Mandir

Op India  

Seema Haider, a Pakistani woman who illegally entered India and said that she is in love with an Indian citizen named Sachin Meena, now has expressed her wish to walk to Ayodhya from Noida. Haider, who is now married to Sachin Meena, now identifies herself as a Hindu and has sought permission from the Uttar Pradesh government to allow her …

UP CM Yogi leads legislators' group to offer prayers at Ram Temple in Ayodhya | WATCH
10 months, 1 week ago

UP CM Yogi leads legislators' group to offer prayers at Ram Temple in Ayodhya | WATCH

India TV News  

Several members of both Houses of the Uttar Pradesh legislature reached Ayodhya to offer prayers and darshan of Ram Lalla in the newly inaugurated temple in Ayodhya on Sunday. Members of both Houses of the legislature have been invited by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and UP Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana to offer prayers before Ram Lalla in the newly inaugurated …

'Lord Ram never discriminated on lines of caste and religion, but...': CM Kejriwal at Republic Day program
10 months, 4 weeks ago

'Lord Ram never discriminated on lines of caste and religion, but...': CM Kejriwal at Republic Day program

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said that the pran 'pratishtha ceremony' of Ayodhya Ram Temple on January 22 was a 'matter of pride'. He stressed that Lord Ram never discriminated on lines of caste and religion, but our society today is divided on those lines. We will try to take as many people as possible to Ayodhya ji," …

'Appeal devotees to remain patient': Ram Janmbhoomi chief priest as huge crowd gathers outside Ram Mandir
11 months ago

'Appeal devotees to remain patient': Ram Janmbhoomi chief priest as huge crowd gathers outside Ram Mandir

India TV News  

Ram Mandir: Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Chief Priest, Acharya Satyendra Das on Tuesday assured all the devotees who have come to offer prayers at the Ram Temple that they will be able to take darshan of Ram Lalla but have asked them to remain patient. I appeal to the devotees to remain patient," said Acharya Satyendra Das, Shri Ram …

'Ram is everybody's god': KCR's party leader K Kavitha on not getting invitation
11 months ago

'Ram is everybody's god': KCR's party leader K Kavitha on not getting invitation

India Today  

Ahead of the grand Ram Mandir inauguration on Monday, Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha on Sunday claimed that her party did not receive an invitation for the Pran Prathistha ceremony in Ayodhya. Earlier in the day, Shiv Sena president and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray was sent an invitation by speed post for the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony. …

"Congress can't do politics by objecting to Lord Ram," says VHP's Surender Jain
11 months ago

"Congress can't do politics by objecting to Lord Ram," says VHP's Surender Jain

Hindustan Times  

Ayodhya, January 20 : Vishva Hindu Parishad Joint General Secretary Surender Jain hit out at Congress days after the party leaders declined an invitation to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple on January 22, stating, "they can't do politics by objecting" to Lord Ram. Ayodhya is buzzing with excitement as it prepares for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of …

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 …

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 …

Ram Temple event | People see through Rahul Gandhi’s lies, says Rajeev Chandrashekhar
11 months, 1 week ago

Ram Temple event | People see through Rahul Gandhi’s lies, says Rajeev Chandrashekhar

The Hindu  

The BJP on Tuesday reacted sharply to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s remarks that the consecration of the Ram Temple of Ayodhya was being made into a “BJP event”. Addressing a press conference at the BJP’s national headquarters in New Delhi, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar said that “Ram Temple was a deeply felt emotion by Hindus in every corner of the …

'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 …

Anita Katyal | Why BJP wants Kerala to rejoice; Pawar homes in on heir apparent
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Anita Katyal | Why BJP wants Kerala to rejoice; Pawar homes in on heir apparent

Deccan Chronicle  

With two weeks to go for the grand consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple at Ayodhya, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s plans to publicise the event have picked up speed. * In 2019, Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar decided to move to the Rajya Sabha and fielded his daughter Supriya Sule from his Lok Sabha constituency Baramati. Similarly, Samajwadi Party …

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 or Ram Mandir doesn’t belong to BJP, Uddhav tells anganwadi workers
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ram or Ram Mandir doesn’t belong to BJP, Uddhav tells anganwadi workers

The Hindu  

Anganwadi workers from across Maharashtra gathered at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan on Wednesday to press for their various demands. If we didn’t have traitors in our governance, then we wouldn’t be facing this crisis today.” Talking about the Ram Mandir invitation, the Shiv Sena chief said he doesn’t need anybody’s invitation to visit it. “Does Lord Ram belong to BJP alone?” …

‘Should be boycotted from politics’: Rajasthan minister slams Congress' D Sudhakar for remark on Ram Temple
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Should be boycotted from politics’: Rajasthan minister slams Congress' D Sudhakar for remark on Ram Temple

Hindustan Times  

Following Congress leader and Karnataka Planning and Statistics Minister, Dasharathaiah Sudhakar's jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party -led central government over Ayodhya's Ram Temple, Rajasthan minister Avinash Gehlot said that such "stupid" people should be "boycotted" from politics. "The BJP government used the Pulwama terror attack to secure votes in the last Lok Sabha elections, and this time, they are …

'Will Attend Ceremony Even If...': CM Sukhu Says 'No Invitation' On Ayodhya Ram Temple Consecration So Far
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Will Attend Ceremony Even If...': CM Sukhu Says 'No Invitation' On Ayodhya Ram Temple Consecration So Far

ABP News  

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Monday that he has not yet received an invitation to attend the Ayodhya Ram temple consecration ceremony scheduled for January 22. #WATCH | On invitation for Ayodhya Ram temple consecration ceremony, Himachal Pradesh CM and Congress leader Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu says, "The invitation has to come from the Ram temple committee. …

‘Temple means the path of mental slavery’: RJD puts up an anti-Hindu poster outside Lalu-Rabri’s residence ahead of Pran Pratistha in Ram Mandir
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Temple means the path of mental slavery’: RJD puts up an anti-Hindu poster outside Lalu-Rabri’s residence ahead of Pran Pratistha in Ram Mandir

Op India  

Weeks ahead of the much-awaited Pran Pratishtha in Ram Mandir, Ayodhya, Rashtriya Janata Dal has put up a poster outside the residence of Lalu-Rabri and their son Tejaswi Yadav in Patna. Should be installed.” "चरित्रहीन की पूजा नहीं होती" RJD विधायक फतेह बहादुर कुशवाहा ने मां सरस्वती को चरित्रहीन बताते हुए उनकी जगह स्कूलों में सावित्री बाई फुले की प्रार्थना …

‘Invitation only…’: Ayodhya temple chief priest reacts to Uddhav Thackeray's remarks
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Invitation only…’: Ayodhya temple chief priest reacts to Uddhav Thackeray's remarks

Hindustan Times  

Chief priest at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya Acharya Satyendra Das on Sunday took a dig at Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray over his remarks that he has not been invited for the consecration ceremony of the Ram Lala saying the invitations have been sent only to those who are “devotees of Lord Ram”. Chief Priest of Shri Ram …

CPI(M) to not attend Ram Temple inauguration event in Ayodhya, party leader Brinda Karat explains why
11 months, 3 weeks ago

CPI(M) to not attend Ram Temple inauguration event in Ayodhya, party leader Brinda Karat explains why

Hindustan Times  

The Communist Party of India will not participate in the inauguration ceremony of Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, senior party leader Brinda Karat said. CPI leader Brinda Karat “Our party will not attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal also snubbed the BJP by calling the whole issue surrounding the …

Those raising questions on Lord Ram are taking support of 'Ram naam' today: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav
1 year ago

Those raising questions on Lord Ram are taking support of 'Ram naam' today: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav

India TV News  

Madhya Pradesh news: While speaking during the very first session of the new legislative assembly in Madhya Pradesh today, newly elected chief minister Dr Mohan Yadav targeted those who generally use to raise questions against Lord Ram. CM Yadav posted a video on his social media account X and said, "Those who usually raise questions ‍on Lord Shri Ram are …

Ram temple’s opening to be celebrated as festival: BJP
1 year ago

Ram temple’s opening to be celebrated as festival: BJP

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party will run a door-to-door campaign urging Delhi residents to celebrate January 22 as a festival, the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said that after the inauguration of the temple, the party will be sending at least one bus carrying devotees to …

'Home Minister knows nothing about Bihar and India', says Nitish Kumar while reacting to Shah's rally
1 year, 3 months ago

'Home Minister knows nothing about Bihar and India', says Nitish Kumar while reacting to Shah's rally

India TV News  

Bihar: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday unleashed a no-holds-barred attack on Home Minster Amit Shah and ridiculed Shah's claim that his alliance with former adversary Lalu Prasad was unsustainable like a mix of "oil and water". The JD leader further launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and accused the BJP government of throttling the media while …

Eknath Shinde Ayodhya visit: "Will Lord Ram bless them?", asks Sanjay Raut
1 year, 8 months ago

Eknath Shinde Ayodhya visit: "Will Lord Ram bless them?", asks Sanjay Raut

India TV News  

Eknath Shinde Ayodhya visit : Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut today attacked Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, alleging that the latter went to Ayodhya when farmers were facing problems due to rain and hailstorm in the State. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrived in Ayodhya on Sunday. "Lord Ram's blessings are with us and …

OPINION | Sack Bihar minister for his obnoxious remarks about Ramcharitmanas
1 year, 11 months ago

OPINION | Sack Bihar minister for his obnoxious remarks about Ramcharitmanas

India TV News  

The remarks made on Ramcharitmanas by Bihar Education Minister Chandrashekhar have stirred a raging controversy with Hindu sadhus and saints demanding his dismissal from the government. Minister Chandrashekhar had remarked that the famous epic poem Ramcharitmanas written by Goswami Tulsidas 'spreads hatred in society' and propagates discrimination against lower castes. Former Law Minister Ravishankar Prasad said, "it is surprising that …

'I spoke the truth, I stand by it: Bihar Education Minister on row over his 'Ramcharitmanas' remark
1 year, 11 months ago

'I spoke the truth, I stand by it: Bihar Education Minister on row over his 'Ramcharitmanas' remark

India TV News  

Bihar Education Minister Chandrashekhar on Friday said he stands by his statement on Ramcharitmanas that triggered a huge controversy in the state. The remarks made on Ramcharitmanas by the Bihar Education Minister stirred outrage among Hindu sadhus and the Opposition BJP. Bihar Education Minister's remarks on Ramcharitmanas Earlier on Wednesday, January 11, Yadav made the statement claiming that Manusmriti, Ramcharitmanas …

Complaint filed against Bihar minister Chandrashekhar for hurting Hindu sentiments
1 year, 11 months ago

Complaint filed against Bihar minister Chandrashekhar for hurting Hindu sentiments

Op India  

A day after Bihar education minister Chandrashekhar triggered a major controversy by saying that Ramcharitmanas should be burnt like Manusmriti because it promotes caste division in society, a complaint has been lodged against him. The Bihar education minister went on to say that Ramcharitmanas prevents Dalits, lower castes and women from getting education, and therefore it should be burnt.” Advocate …

Ramcharitmanas spreads hatred: Bihar minister's remark stirs row, BJP hits back
1 year, 11 months ago

Ramcharitmanas spreads hatred: Bihar minister's remark stirs row, BJP hits back

India Today  

Bihar education minister Chandra Shekhar on Wednesday courted controversy after he said Ramcharitmanas, a Hindu religious book which is based on the Ramayana, 'spreads hatred in society'. The Bharatiya Janata Party responded to the minister's controversial remark and national spokesperson of the party, Shehzad Poonawalla, said, "This is not Sanyog but Votebank ka Udyog." WILL ACTION BE TAKEN, ASKS BJP …

'Don't know about it': Nitish Kumar evades question on Bihar minister's Ramcharitmanas remark
1 year, 11 months ago

'Don't know about it': Nitish Kumar evades question on Bihar minister's Ramcharitmanas remark

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar sidestepped questions on Bihar Education Minister Chandra Shekhar’s remark on Ramcharitmanas. Bihar education minister Chandra Shekhar said Ramcharitmanas, a Hindu religious book which is based on the Ramayana, 'spreads hatred in society'. "Bihar Education Minister from RJD “Ramcharit Manas spreads hatred” Few days ago Jagdanand Singh said “Ram Janmbhoomi is nafrat ki zameen”. "Nitish Kumar …

Congress leaders continue to distort Ramayan, insult Sri Ram, Lakshman, Sita Mata: Read how
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress leaders continue to distort Ramayan, insult Sri Ram, Lakshman, Sita Mata: Read how

Op India  

As if denying the reality of Lord Ram wasn’t enough, the grand old party of India has come up with fresh ways to ridicule Hinduism. As the Congress prince Rahul Gandhi embarked on his current political stunt called ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra,’ supposedly covering thousands of kilometres, his adherents brazenly began comparing him to Lord Ram in their attempt to glorify …

‘Dream of Crores of Indians Being Realised’: JP Nadda, BJP CMs visit Ayodhya
3 years ago

‘Dream of Crores of Indians Being Realised’: JP Nadda, BJP CMs visit Ayodhya

The Quint  

Tripura CM Biplab Deb, Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu, Manipur CM N Biren Singh, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Goa CM Pramod Sawant, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, and Bihar Deputy CM Renu Devi also reached the city. A prosperous India is being built under PM's leadership," Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan …

Former Bihar CM Manjhi’s comment on Lord Ram sparks row
3 years, 3 months ago

Former Bihar CM Manjhi’s comment on Lord Ram sparks row

The Hindu  

Former Bihar Chief Minister and president of the Hindustani Awam Morcha Jitan Ram Manjhi’s comment on Lord Ram and the Ramayan sparked a row on Wednesday, with many political parties criticising him. Bharatiya Janata Party leaders launched an attack on Mr. Manjhi, whose party is part of the National Democratic Alliance in the State, and said he should delete the …

Will speed up Ram temple, BSP promises Brahmins
3 years, 5 months ago

Will speed up Ram temple, BSP promises Brahmins

The Hindu  

In a bid to woo the dominant and influential Brahmin community ahead of the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party on Friday promised to expedite the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya if it came to power with a full majority. The BSP’s national general secretary and its Brahmin face Satish Chandra Mishra launched a …

Rift in Bihar NDA? Jitan Ram Manjhi's HAM alleges BJP of destablising Nitish Kumar govt
3 years, 6 months ago

Rift in Bihar NDA? Jitan Ram Manjhi's HAM alleges BJP of destablising Nitish Kumar govt

India Today  

A rift seems to be widening in Bihar NDA as one of its allies, Hindustani Awam Morcha, has demanded the setting up of a co-ordination committee in the backdrop of comments made by Bharatiya Janata Party leaders who questioned the Nitish Kumar-led government over incidents of atrocities against Dalits. Recently, BJP MP and Bihar party unit president Sanjay Jaiswal and …

Wooing Muslim votebank? Bihar CM Nitish Kumar stays silent on Ram temple bhoomi pujan
4 years, 4 months ago

Wooing Muslim votebank? Bihar CM Nitish Kumar stays silent on Ram temple bhoomi pujan

India Today  

The day Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Ayodhya for the groundbreaking ceremony of the upcoming Ram temple, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was touring the flood-affected areas of the state. Though Nitish Kumar's party, JDU, enthusiastically welcomed the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, Bihar chief minister chose to remain silent on every platform. Nitish Kumar's close …

'Historic U-turn': Union Minister Shekhawat on Priyanka Gandhi's Comments Welcoming Ram Temple Event
4 years, 4 months ago

'Historic U-turn': Union Minister Shekhawat on Priyanka Gandhi's Comments Welcoming Ram Temple Event

News 18  

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Tuesday hit out at the Congress saying the party that denied the existence of Lord Ram is now signing his praise after taking a "U-turn" over the issue. His comments came after Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said Lord Ram belongs to everyone and that she hoped the ground-breaking ceremony of the temple in …

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