Ayodhya verdict: Indian top court gives disputed site to Hindus
5 years, 2 months ago

Ayodhya verdict: Indian top court gives disputed site to Hindus

Al Jazeera  

Court orders formation of a trust that will construct temple for Lord Ram while Muslims will be given alternative land. India’s Supreme Court has awarded Hindus control of a disputed religious site in the town of Ayodhya for the construction of a temple, in a landmark verdict announced amid heightened security across the country. Hardliners among India’s majority Hindus, including supporters of Modi’s Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, believe that Lord Ram, the warrior god, was born at the site where the Babri mosque existed. “ the Hindu mob which demolished Babri Masjid went unpunished only proves India’s incompetence as a democracy,” Nabiya Khan, a student, told Al Jazeera. “December 6, 1992 and November 9, 2019, will be remembered as days of death of secularism in India.” Mohammad Mussa, 58, of Zakir Nagar, said the mosque on the site belonged to Muslims.

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'Ayodhya Is Done; No Space For Mandir-Masjid Conflict Now': Mohan Bhagwat
3 weeks ago

'Ayodhya Is Done; No Space For Mandir-Masjid Conflict Now': Mohan Bhagwat

ABP News  

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has slammed the frequent raking up of Hindu-Muslim issues to foment communal discord in India. Without mentioning the cases filed in courts over temples purportedly being under mosques, Mohan Bhagwat said: "There should be a Ram Temple and it indeed happened. Mohan Bhagwat On Minorities Although Bhagwat did not explicitly mention the violence against Hindus in …

SC halts all mandir-masjid cases until 1991 Act verdict
4 weeks ago

SC halts all mandir-masjid cases until 1991 Act verdict

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a nationwide directive restraining all courts from entertaining fresh suits or passing orders to survey mosques to determine whether temple structures lie beneath them. The directive came from a special bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, which clarified that trial courts cannot “overreach” the Supreme Court while it adjudicates on challenges …

'Hindus demanding temple are 'dictators-tyrants', always against the law': Retired SC judge cries foul over Supreme Court's verdict on Ram Mandir
1 month ago

'Hindus demanding temple are 'dictators-tyrants', always against the law': Retired SC judge cries foul over Supreme Court's verdict on Ram Mandir

Op India  

The Supreme Court in the year 2019 concluded the long-standing controversy revolving around Ayodhya’s Ram Janmahoomi by delivering a verdict in favour of truth. On Thursday, 6th December, former Supreme Court judge Justice Rohinton Nariman criticized the 5 judge bench that delivered the Ayodhya verdict 5 years ago and said that the verdict was nothing but a ‘mockery of justice’ …

Ayodhya: How did BJP suffer a shocking defeat in its stronghold? Decoding the biggest political upset
1 month ago

Ayodhya: How did BJP suffer a shocking defeat in its stronghold? Decoding the biggest political upset

India TV News  

It is not a hidden fact that one of the promises that brought the Bharatiya Janata Party to power was to build the Ram Temple at Lord Ram's birthplace in Ayodhya. The party's shock defeat came just four months after the consecration ceremony or 'prana pratishtha' of the Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya's grand Ram Temple. "Even Lord Ram would've …

NYT blames Ram Mandir, Hindus after Islamists go on a rampage over the demolition of a madrasa and mosque in Haldwani
11 months ago

NYT blames Ram Mandir, Hindus after Islamists go on a rampage over the demolition of a madrasa and mosque in Haldwani

Op India  

For years now, the New York Times has been brazenly peddling Hinduphobic articles, distorting facts and muddling narratives with its prejudiced coverage of India. The New York Times published an article titled ‘Demolition of Muslim Properties Sets Off Deadly Violence in India’, authored by one Sameer Yasir, who conveniently ignored to mention in its headline that the ‘Muslim properties’ stood …

Arfa Khanum claims SC ordered BJP govt to build the mosque on the 5 acres of land in Ayodhya, cites SC judgement to propagate the lie
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Arfa Khanum claims SC ordered BJP govt to build the mosque on the 5 acres of land in Ayodhya, cites SC judgement to propagate the lie

Op India  

The grand Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya has ruffled the feathers of the Islamist-left liberal cabal and the one person who appears to be shaken the most is The Wire’s senior editor Arfa Khanum Sherwani. In yet another attempt to make the Modi-led government appear intolerable and prejudiced towards Muslims in the country, Arfa Khanum Sherwani went on …

Why the new Ram temple in Ayodhya is a turning point for India
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Why the new Ram temple in Ayodhya is a turning point for India

Al Jazeera  

January 22 is past us. Modi’s words welcoming the advent of “Ram Rajya” in India blatantly contradicted the secular principles enshrined in the country’s constitution. What led to January 22 being hailed as the dawn of a “divine” India was the consecration of an idol of Ram, one of the most revered Hindu gods, at a newly built temple in …

With no iron or steel, Ayodhya temple is a study in sandstone
11 months, 2 weeks ago

With no iron or steel, Ayodhya temple is a study in sandstone

The Hindu  

A new landmark of India — both structural and spiritual — has risen on Ayodhya's horizon on January 22 in the form of a new-age architectural marvel of elegant sandstones, diligently carved by craftspeople with dedication and devotion to Lord Ram. In Pictures | Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya 1 / 3 Champat Rai, general secretary of the Sri …

Ayodhya’s new avatar: How the Ram temple project, more a political than a religious undertaking, has changed the city irrevocably
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ayodhya’s new avatar: How the Ram temple project, more a political than a religious undertaking, has changed the city irrevocably

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 22, 2024 11:48 IST - 9 MINS READ It was the second week of January and Ayodhya was in a race against time. The government machinery and the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, a trust set up for the construction and management of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, was leaving no stone unturned to transform the once …

India’s Modi is set to open a controversial temple in Ayodhya in a grand event months before polls
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Modi is set to open a controversial temple in Ayodhya in a grand event months before polls

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

‘Might get worse’: As Modi unveils Ram temple, Indian Muslims fear future
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Might get worse’: As Modi unveils Ram temple, Indian Muslims fear future

Al Jazeera  

As a celebratory atmosphere envelops much of India, many among its 200 million Muslims wonder what’s next for them. Ayodhya/Lucknow, India – Wearing her hijab, Yusra Hussain stood in the queue to enter a makeshift temple to the Hindu god Ram in Ayodhya, the northern Indian city believed to be his birthplace. For many among India’s 200 million Muslims, the …

Muslims in Ayodhya cite past violence, request strict security
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Muslims in Ayodhya cite past violence, request strict security

The Hindu  

Abdul Waheed Quraishi, 43, has a ringside view of preparations for the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple taking place just a few hundred metres away from his house, and his anxiety is growing as the countdown to January 22 gets closer. Our family has seen 1990 and 1992 communal incidents in Ayodhya,” said Mr. Quraishi, who lives in the …

’Will maintain neutrality from religion...treat all equally’: BJP minister
11 months, 3 weeks ago

’Will maintain neutrality from religion...treat all equally’: BJP minister

Live Mint  

Ravi Shankar Prasad has asserted that India 'will maintain neutrality from religion and the State will treat all religions equally,' amid the preparations for the consecration ceremony of Ayodhya's Lord Ram temple. Opposing the views of India's first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru, Prasad said that Modi, " is going there as a real worshipper of Lord Ram, and he …

India to open ‘Hindu Vatican’ on site of razed mosque
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India to open ‘Hindu Vatican’ on site of razed mosque

The Telegraph  

Narendra Modi is preparing to attend the opening of a vast new temple billed as the Vatican of Hinduism that he hopes will secure his victory in India’s upcoming elections. Pilgrims bearing ornate gifts have already begun streaming into the Indian city of Ayodhya in their thousands ahead of the consecration of Ram Mandir, a sprawling complex built on the …

Most Muslims happy with Ram temple: Survey by saffron groups
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Most Muslims happy with Ram temple: Survey by saffron groups

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A survey conducted by two pro-Hindutva groups has found that nearly 74 per cent of Muslims surveyed are happy with the Ram temple construction in Ayodhya and that most of them feel that the temple construction will bridge the gap between the Hindus and Muslims. The survey says most Muslims say democracy has been strengthened by the Supreme …

74% Muslims happy with construction of Ayodhya Ram temple: Muslim Rashtriya Manch
11 months, 3 weeks ago

74% Muslims happy with construction of Ayodhya Ram temple: Muslim Rashtriya Manch

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The nationalist Muslim organisation 'Muslim Rashtriya Manch' claimed on Saturday that 74 percent of Muslims are happy with the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and believe that Narendra Modi is the most successful Prime Minister of India. The survey claimed that countless Muslims wanted that the so-called Ulemas, Maulanas and opposition leaders who are trying to …

The great temple revival
11 months, 4 weeks ago

The great temple revival

The Hindu  

Palace and temple have signified authority, order and hierarchy in societies for ages. Ayodhya’s Ram Temple has been central to the imagination of the Hindu rashtra, but the spotlight is also on several other sacred locations and pilgrimage networks. Speaking in Ayodhya on December 30, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: “Our country has held significance for pilgrimage journeys since ancient …

Ayodhya case litigant Iqbal Ansari invited to Ram Temple event
1 year ago

Ayodhya case litigant Iqbal Ansari invited to Ram Temple event

The Hindu  

Iqbal Ansari, who was a litigant in the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi case, on Friday received an invitation for the Ram Temple consecration scheduled for January 22. The invitation was extended by the members of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust at Mr. Ansari’s house in Ayodhya. After receiving the invitation, Mr. Ansari said that Ayodhya is the land of religious …

OPINION | OPPOSITION CONFUSED ON RAM TEMPLE ISSUE
1 year 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 …

Indian court allows survey of a 17th-century mosque to see if it was built over a Hindu temple
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian court allows survey of a 17th-century mosque to see if it was built over a Hindu temple

Associated Press  

LUCKNOW, India — An Indian court on Thursday ruled that officials can conduct a scientific survey to determine if a 17th-century mosque in the country’s north was built over a Hindu temple. The Gyanvapi mosque in the holy Hindu city of Varanasi, an area Prime Minister Narendra Modi represents in India’s parliament, is one of several mosques in northern Uttar …

Ayodhya Development Authority gives final nod to construction of Dhannipur mosque
1 year, 10 months ago

Ayodhya Development Authority gives final nod to construction of Dhannipur mosque

Deccan Chronicle  

AYODHYA: The Ayodhya Development Authority has given the final clearance for the construction of Dhannipur mosque here as mandated by the Supreme Court in the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi verdict. A mosque, a hospital, a research institute, a community kitchen and a library are to be constructed by the Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation trust on five acres of land given by the …

Ayodhya Development Authority gives all land clearances for ‘Masjid-e-Ayodhya’
1 year, 10 months ago

Ayodhya Development Authority gives all land clearances for ‘Masjid-e-Ayodhya’

The Hindu  

The Ayodhya Development Authority on March 3 has given final sanction for the construction of the proposed mosque by order of the Supreme Court, which allotted the Babri mosque land to Hindus to build the Ram temple. The Hindu on February 26 had published that over three years after the Supreme Court ruled on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute, …

'This Court Has Respect For Equality Of Religions': Supreme Court Says While Closing Plea Against Ayodhya Judgment Addendum
2 years, 1 month ago

'This Court Has Respect For Equality Of Religions': Supreme Court Says While Closing Plea Against Ayodhya Judgment Addendum

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Friday, elucidated on certain observations contained in the addendum to the decision of the five-judge Bench in the Ayodhya judgment delivered on 9th November, 2019. The petitioner had taken objection to certain references in the addendum judgment about a defence witness's statement regarding Guru Nanak visiting the Ram Temple at Ayodhya. This Court has respect for …

With the temple will rise a new Ayodhya, U.P. government avers
2 years, 2 months ago

With the temple will rise a new Ayodhya, U.P. government avers

The Hindu  

With the grand Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya likely to be completed by early 2024, the Uttar Pradesh government—with support from the Centre—is developing many allied infrastructural and developmental projects in the temple town with the aim of making it a tourism hub of international standards. These include the construction of Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram Airport, which in the beginning …

'We will go to Supreme Court again in Ayodhya land dispute case': JUH chief Asad Madani | ABP News
2 years, 7 months ago

'We will go to Supreme Court again in Ayodhya land dispute case': JUH chief Asad Madani | ABP News

ABP News  

Maulana Arshad Madani, chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, the country's leading Muslim organization, said on Sunday that his organization would file a review petition in the Supreme Court against the Supreme Court's decision in the Ayodhya land dispute case. Earlier, Madani had said that he would not accept five acres of alternative land for the mosque. During the executive committee meeting …

Ayodhya: Construction of Ram temple foundation now over, opening before 2024 polls
3 years, 3 months ago

Ayodhya: Construction of Ram temple foundation now over, opening before 2024 polls

India TV News  

The construction of Ram temple foundation in Ayodhya is complete, a year after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in its ‘bhoomi pujan’. This was the first time that the trust, tasked with building a temple at a spot where many Hindus believe Lord Ram was born, had invited journalists to see the construction site. Temple trust general secretary Champat …

Construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya caught in satellite images
3 years, 6 months ago

Construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya caught in satellite images

India Today  

Construction at the site of Ayodhya’s proposed Ram Temple is in full swing and the changes are now visible in satellite imagery. According to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, the body overseeing construction of the temple, it has been advised by the experts to put additional concrete layers in the foundation. “After discussions with experts regarding the foundation of …

The name of the mosque in Ayodhya announced by IICF
3 years, 7 months ago

The name of the mosque in Ayodhya announced by IICF

Op India  

On June 5, Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation announced that the mosque-hospital project in Ayodhya would be named after the noted freedom fighter and revolutionary Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah Faizabadi. IICF has decided to dedicate the entire project that comprises a mosque, a 200-bed hospital, a museum, a community kitchen and a research centre after Faizabadi, who was also known as the “lighthouse …

After Ayodhya, another mosque-temple dispute brews in India’s UP
3 years, 9 months ago

After Ayodhya, another mosque-temple dispute brews in India’s UP

Al Jazeera  

New Delhi, India – A court in India’s Uttar Pradesh state has passed an order related to a dispute over a centuries-old mosque and a temple situated next to each other – a case reminiscent of a similar and bloody dispute in another temple town, controversially resolved in 2019. The court in Varanasi town on Thursday directed the Archaeological Survey …

Indian Muslim trust to start Ayodhya mosque project on January 26
3 years, 11 months ago

Indian Muslim trust to start Ayodhya mosque project on January 26

Al Jazeera  

The project is a part of the settlement of a case surrounding the demolition of the Babri Mosque by a Hindu mob in 1992. A Muslim group in India says it will start the construction of a mosque in the northern Indian city of Ayodhya on January 26, the day the South Asian nation celebrates its Republic Day. @athardesi @FaruqiZufar …

32 acquitted in razing of India mosque that set off violence
4 years, 3 months ago

32 acquitted in razing of India mosque that set off violence

Associated Press  

LUCKNOW, India — An Indian court on Wednesday acquitted all 32 people accused of crimes in a 1992 attack and demolition of a 16th century mosque that sparked Hindu-Muslim violence leaving some 2,000 people dead. Joshi, who was a minister in a former BJP government, said “the truth has triumphed.’’ Advani said in a statement that the judgment “vindicated his …

Indian court acquits all accused in razing of Babri mosque
4 years, 3 months ago

Indian court acquits all accused in razing of Babri mosque

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Indian court has acquitted all 32 people …

Mosque in Ayodhya may be square-shaped like the Kaaba: Trust
4 years, 3 months ago

Mosque in Ayodhya may be square-shaped like the Kaaba: Trust

The Hindu  

The mosque to come up in Ayodhya pursuant to the Supreme Court verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi case may have a shape that is different from the traditional shape of mosques and will not be named after any emperor or king. Secretary and spokesperson of the Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation Athar Hussain told PTI on Sunday, “A mosque measuring 15,000 square …

Mosque in Ayodhya may not have 'traditional shape': Trust official
4 years, 3 months ago

Mosque in Ayodhya may not have 'traditional shape': Trust official

India TV News  

The mosque to come up in Ayodhya pursuant to the Supreme Court verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi case may have a shape that is different from the traditional shape of mosques and will not be named after any emperor or king. Secretary and spokesperson of the Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation Athar Hussain told PTI on Sunday, "A mosque measuring 15,000 square …

Mosque in Ayodhya's Dhannipur village to be of same size as Babri Masjid, says trust
4 years, 4 months ago

Mosque in Ayodhya's Dhannipur village to be of same size as Babri Masjid, says trust

Firstpost  

The five-acre complex will also house a hospital, a library, and a museum curated by food critic Pushpesh Pant, among other facilities Lucknow: A mosque that will come up in Ayodhya pursuant to the Supreme Court verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi case will be of the same size as Babri Masjid, said an office-bearer of the trust formed for its …

Mosque in Ayodhya will be of same size as Babri Masjid; Pushpesh Pant to curate its museum: Trust
4 years, 4 months ago

Mosque in Ayodhya will be of same size as Babri Masjid; Pushpesh Pant to curate its museum: Trust

India Today  

A mosque that will come up in Ayodhya pursuant to the Supreme Court verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi case will be of the same size as Babri Masjid, said an office-brearer of the trust formed for its construction. The five-acre complex in Ayodhya's Dhannipur village will also house a hospital, a library and a museum among others, the office-bearer said, …

India Rejects Pakistan's Criticism of Launch of Construction of Ayodhya Ram Temple
4 years, 5 months ago

India Rejects Pakistan's Criticism of Launch of Construction of Ayodhya Ram Temple

News 18  

India on Thursday strongly rejected Pakistan's criticism of the launch of construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and asked the neighbouring country to refrain from "communal incitement". External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava also asked Pakistan to desist from interfering in India's internal affairs. He was responding to a question on Pakistan's criticism of the laying of foundation stone …

Case filed against Maulana Sajid Rashid for call to demolish Ram Mandir
4 years, 5 months ago

Case filed against Maulana Sajid Rashid for call to demolish Ram Mandir

Op India  

A complaint has been filed against Islamic cleric Maulana Sajid Rashidi – the President of All India Imam Association– for making provocative statements against Hindus and for issuing threats to demolish the yet-to-be-built Ram Mandir at Ayodhya. On Thursday, BJP leader Tajinder Pal Bagga registered a complaint with the Delhi Police against the Islamic cleric Maulana Rashid for inciting communal …

Ram Janmabhoomi movement: Three sacrifices that can never be forgotten
4 years, 5 months ago

Ram Janmabhoomi movement: Three sacrifices that can never be forgotten

Op India  

When PM Modi performed Bhoomi Pujan in Ayodhya yesterday, it capped a five hundred year struggle for Hindus to reclaim Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya. When Lalu Yadav became Railway Minister, he appointed a Commission that found the fire was an “accident.” If Lalu Yadav had become US Secretary of State, Osama bin Laden would have cleared his name as well …

Ram temple bhoomi pujan | I don’t have any grievance, says litigant Iqbal Ansari
4 years, 5 months ago

Ram temple bhoomi pujan | I don’t have any grievance, says litigant Iqbal Ansari

The Hindu  

“Whatever was there ended on November 9. Ram temple bhoomi pujan | A golden chapter for country, says Narendra Modi Mr. Ansari is the son of Hashim Ansari, one of the most well-known litigants in the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi dispute, who died in 2016. While he says he felt honoured by being invited to attend the bhoomi pujan event, Mr. …

Indian PM lays foundation of temple at razed mosque site
4 years, 5 months ago

Indian PM lays foundation of temple at razed mosque site

Associated Press  

AYODHYA, India — Despite the coronavirus restricting a large crowd, Hindus rejoiced Wednesday as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke ground on a long-awaited temple of their most revered god, Ram, at the site of a demolished 16th century mosque. The symbolism was impossible to miss since Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party had long pledged in its manifesto to …

Ram Mandir & Congress: Can It Only Be the BJP’s ‘Poor Cousin’ Now?
4 years, 5 months ago

Ram Mandir & Congress: Can It Only Be the BJP’s ‘Poor Cousin’ Now?

The Quint  

Irrespective of the acts of omission or commission of Rajiv Gandhi or Narasimha Rao – taking any credit for the Temple would only expose it to ridicule. Both the VHP and the BJP are front organisations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and together they owned the entire movement for constructing a Ram Temple where the Babri Masjid once stood. The …

PM’s wisdom paved way for peaceful resolution of Ram temple issue: Adityanath
4 years, 5 months ago

PM’s wisdom paved way for peaceful resolution of Ram temple issue: Adityanath

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foresight and wisdom paved the way for peaceful resolution of the Ram temple issue and fulfilling the dream. “Prime Minister’s foresight and wisdom paved the way for peaceful resolution of Ram temple issue,” he said. Prime Minister Modi earlier performed the ‘bhoomi pujan’ of a Supreme …

'Hagia Sophia Great Example': Ahead of Grand Event, AIMPLB Says Babri Masjid Will Always be a Mosque
4 years, 5 months ago

'Hagia Sophia Great Example': Ahead of Grand Event, AIMPLB Says Babri Masjid Will Always be a Mosque

News 18  

Ahead of the 'bhumi pujan' for the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Tuesday said that Babri Masjid was and would always be a mosque. Situations don't last forever.#ItsPolitics pic.twitter.com/nTOig7Mjx6— All India Muslim Personal Law Board August 4, 2020 Meanwhile, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi said that the Babri was a there and would remain …

At Site Of Razed Mosque, India's Modi Lays Foundation For Controversial Hindu Temple
4 years, 5 months ago

At Site Of Razed Mosque, India's Modi Lays Foundation For Controversial Hindu Temple

NPR  

At Site Of Razed Mosque, India's Modi Lays Foundation For Controversial Hindu Temple Enlarge this image toggle caption Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP Nearly 30 years ago, Hindu extremists armed with pickaxes tore down a 16th-century mosque in the northern Indian town of Ayodhya, sparking riots that killed thousands of Muslims. Enlarge this image toggle caption Mayank Makhija/NurPhoto via …

As Modi launches Ram temple construction, fears of ‘new republic’
4 years, 5 months ago

As Modi launches Ram temple construction, fears of ‘new republic’

Al Jazeera  

Ayodhya, India – For the past week, Indian authorities have been vigorously engaged in giving Ayodhya, a small temple town in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, a quick makeover in advance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to lay the foundation stone for a temple to Hindu deity Ram. MR Shamshad, a lawyer who represented Muslim parties in the …

Retired SC Judge Santosh Hegde Calls for Peaceful Coexistence, Religious Harmony Ahead of Bhumi Pujan
4 years, 5 months ago

Retired SC Judge Santosh Hegde Calls for Peaceful Coexistence, Religious Harmony Ahead of Bhumi Pujan

News 18  

As the stage is set for the ground-breaking ceremony for Ram temple construction at Ayodhya on Wednesday, retired Supreme Court judge N Santosh Hegde has called for the promotion of religious harmony and peaceful coexistence and respect for different faiths. "In that background, there should be some effort from somebody or other to bring about peaceful coexistence, respecting each religion," …

Hindus in India set to build temple at razed mosque site
4 years, 5 months ago

Hindus in India set to build temple at razed mosque site

Associated Press  

LUCKNOW, India — As Hindus prepare to celebrate the groundbreaking of a long-awaited temple at a disputed ground in northern India, Muslims say they have no firm plans yet to build a new mosque at an alternative site they were granted to replace the one torn down by Hindu hard-liners decades ago. Wednesday’s groundbreaking ceremony follows a ruling by India’s …

Ayodhya: India’s Narendra Modi lays foundation stone at divisive Hindu temple despite coronavirus fears
4 years, 5 months ago

Ayodhya: India’s Narendra Modi lays foundation stone at divisive Hindu temple despite coronavirus fears

CNN  

New Delhi, India CNN — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid a foundation stone for the construction of a Hindu temple at a holy site that’s been at the center of the country’s most politically and culturally divisive land dispute. After years of legal battles, India’s Supreme Court in November 2019 granted Hindu groups permission to build the Ram …

Ayodhya dispute is over, will attend puja: litigant
4 years, 5 months ago

Ayodhya dispute is over, will attend puja: litigant

The Hindu  

Iqbal Ansari, who was a litigant in the Ayodhya land dispute case, has decided to gift a ‘Ram nami’ stole and a copy of the Ramcharitmanas to Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he attends the bhoomi pujan ceremony for the Ram temple here on Wednesday. His father Hashim Ansari, the oldest litigant in the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi land dispute case, …

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