Ayodhya Ram temple consecration | Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan urges people to reaffirm commitment to ‘secular’ credentials of nation
1 year, 1 month ago

Ayodhya Ram temple consecration | Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan urges people to reaffirm commitment to ‘secular’ credentials of nation

The Hindu  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has called upon people to reaffirm their commitment to the secular credentials of the nation and its Constitution by declining to be a part of the inauguration of the Ram temple at Ayodhya. Ayodhya Ram temple inauguration LIVE updates, Jan 22 2024 This was contrary to the affirmation of the first Prime Minister of the nation, Jawaharlal Nehru, that Indian secularism should mean a clear separation between religion and the State, he said. “We have come to a point in time when the inauguration of a religious place of worship in the country is being celebrated as a state event,” Mr. Vijayan said. At the same time, we cannot be promoting one religion above all others, or demean one religion beneath every other,” Mr. Vijayan said in his message.

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Thousands descend on Ayodhya on first anniversary of Ram temple ceremony
2 months, 1 week ago

Thousands descend on Ayodhya on first anniversary of Ram temple ceremony

The Hindu  

For some the feeling is of deep devotion, for others it’s a sense of fulfilment of a wish, while some others are driven by sentiments of joy! The first anniversary celebration of the consecration of Ram Lalla idol in the Ayodhya temple has brought to the city thousands of devotees from across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday …

UP's religious hotspots packed with devotees for New Year celebrations
2 months, 2 weeks ago

UP's religious hotspots packed with devotees for New Year celebrations

Hindustan Times  

Ayodhya/Mathura/Varanasi, As the New Year approaches, Uttar Pradesh's iconic religious destinations Ayodhya, Varanasi and Mathura are experiencing an overwhelming influx of devotees. UP's religious hotspots packed with devotees for New Year celebrations With enhanced security measures and detailed crowd management plans in place, these holy cities are prepared to accommodate the huge number of pilgrims flocking to temples and sacred …

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

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 …

Ayodhya and Tamil Nadu share a unique bond, says U.P. CM
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ayodhya and Tamil Nadu share a unique bond, says U.P. CM

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday participated in the Maha Kumbhabhishek and Prana Pratishtha ceremony of the Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple in Ayodhya, built in South Indian style. He hailed the temple as a significant contribution to the strengthening of the vision of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat”, which will lead to the strengthening of the deep historical connection between …

‘Too much poison’: Attacks on Indian Muslims grow after Ram temple ceremony
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Too much poison’: Attacks on Indian Muslims grow after Ram temple ceremony

Al Jazeera  

As India marks Republic Day, many fear the dawn of a new nation where minorities are made to feel like ‘rubbish’. Addressing the country from Ayodhya, Modi said that the “wheel of time” had turned, rejecting criticism over the increased religious tensions that have been simmering in India since he came to power in 2014. “It was more about Modi …

'Lord Ram never discriminated on lines of caste and religion, but...': CM Kejriwal at Republic Day program
1 year, 1 month 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," …

Why the new Ram temple in Ayodhya is a turning point for India
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Ram Lalla rises: PM Modi inaugurates Ram Temple in Ayodhya
1 year, 1 month ago

Ram Lalla rises: PM Modi inaugurates Ram Temple in Ayodhya

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday threw open a magnificent new Ram Temple in Ayodhya, turning the page on arguably India’s most fractious dispute and fulfilling one of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s core electoral promises in an event that could have a lasting impact on religion and politics in the country. “Our Ram is finally here… he will no longer …

Ayodhya basking in Treta Yuga glory: Yogi Adityanath as Ram temple inaugurated
1 year, 1 month ago

Ayodhya basking in Treta Yuga glory: Yogi Adityanath as Ram temple inaugurated

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, whose Gorakhnath Mutt was at the forefront of the Ram temple movement for decades, on Monday said he was overwhelmed at the Pran Pratishtha or the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. Drawing a forward-looking roadmap for the revamp of Ayodhya, which is already in the midst of a makeover, he said: “Thousands of crores …

Ayodhya Temple Reality After Long Struggle: Kishan Reddy
1 year, 1 month ago

Ayodhya Temple Reality After Long Struggle: Kishan Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: TS BJP president and Union minister G. Kishan Reddy said the Ayodhya Ram temple had been secured after a 500-year struggle and had brought all people together. Addressing students at a college in Hyderabad, he said, “The event has brought together people irrespective of their status like poets, artists, actors, industrialists and eminent persons. This is the biggest spiritual …

DC Edit | Will new Ayodhya temple lead to national healing?
1 year, 1 month ago

DC Edit | Will new Ayodhya temple lead to national healing?

Deccan Chronicle  

As the nation and its people resident in many lands beyond it were transfixed by the spiritual experience of the divine consecration of a temple for one of the most revered gods of the Hindu pantheon, the long-awaited goal of building a permanent home in Ayodhya for one who had been reduced to residing in a tent, had been attained. …

RSS Chief Bhagwat Urges Unity as Ayodhya Temple Consecration Marks New India
1 year, 1 month 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 is National Temple, marks cultural renaissance in India, says U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath
1 year, 1 month ago

Ram Temple is National Temple, marks cultural renaissance in India, says U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that the completion of the consecration ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodhya reflects a cultural renaissance in India. Curfew will not cause havoc in Ayodhya,” said Mr. Adityanath, adding the consecration of Ram Lalla heralds the proclamation of the establishment of Ram Rajya. Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for …

A sacred occasion of the unification of Hindus, says BJP
1 year, 1 month ago

A sacred occasion of the unification of Hindus, says BJP

The Hindu  

The BJP on Monday termed the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya as a “sacred occasion of the unification of Hindus.” State president B.Y. He told reporters in Bengaluru that those who fail to revere Rama “will meet a similar fate that befell Ravana.” Meanwhile, prominent leaders of the BJP participated in special pujas organised at different temples in …

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Consecration: Here’s is Pakistan’s first reaction
1 year, 1 month ago

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Consecration: Here’s is Pakistan’s first reaction

Live Mint  

The historic ritual of 'Pran Pratistha' of Ram Lalla took place today in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saints, and a host of distinguished guests. Meanwhile, neighbouring Pakistan in its first reaction to the event the country's foreign office said in a statement that the consecration ceremony is "indicative of India's growing …

Yogi Adityanath welcomes religious leaders to consecration ceremony in Ayodhya
1 year, 1 month ago

Yogi Adityanath welcomes religious leaders to consecration ceremony in Ayodhya

The Hindu  

Hours before the pran pratishtha at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed religious leaders who have arrived at the temple town for the grand event. “Hearty welcome and greetings to the saints and religious leaders coming from all over the country and the world for the consecration ceremony of the new idol of Shri …

'We are the citizens of Ram Rajya, we should lead the ideal life following Shri Ram's example': Mohan Bhagwat in Ayodhya
1 year, 1 month 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 …

BJP accuses Trinamool Congress government of trying to refrain people from participating in Ram temple consecration ceremony
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP accuses Trinamool Congress government of trying to refrain people from participating in Ram temple consecration ceremony

The Hindu  

The West Bengal BJP on January 22 accused the TMC government of trying to refrain people from participating in the celebrations of Ram temple inauguration in various parts of the State, aligning with the consecration ceremony at Ram temple in Ayodhya. "As the country is celebrating the Ram temple inauguration, the TMC government in Bengal is trying to stop people …

India’s Modi is set to open a controversial temple in Ayodhya in a grand event months before polls
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Why a new temple to Hindu deity Ram is significant for Indians
1 year, 1 month ago

Why a new temple to Hindu deity Ram is significant for Indians

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 About 80 chartered flights have …

A massive Hindu temple has just opened in India. Why is it so controversial?
1 year, 1 month ago

A massive Hindu temple has just opened in India. Why is it so controversial?

LA Times  

Workers put up cardboard cutouts of the Hindu deity Lord Ram and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to mark Thursday’s opening of a temple in Ayodhya, India. About 80 chartered flights have landed at the new international airport in India’s holy city of Ayodhya for Monday’s partial opening of a controversial temple dedicated to one of Hinduism’s most revered deities, …

Ayodhya Ram Temple inauguration | PM Modi: 'Even after thousands of years people will remember this date'
1 year, 1 month ago

Ayodhya Ram Temple inauguration | PM Modi: 'Even after thousands of years people will remember this date'

New Indian Express  

The consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla at Ayodhya's temple will take place this afternoon in a grand ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals, marking an end to a deeply polarising dispute that has dominated Independent India's politics for over half a century. Elaborate seating arrangements have also been made for 8,500 guests—which includes 4,000 saints and 3,000 …

'Aaj hamare Ram aa gaye hai': India holds grand welcome of Lord Ram in Ayodhya after 500 years I VIDEO
1 year, 1 month ago

'Aaj hamare Ram aa gaye hai': India holds grand welcome of Lord Ram in Ayodhya after 500 years I VIDEO

India TV News  

Ram Mandir is now open: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday opened a Hindu temple in the northern city of Ayodhya, where the country's top celebrities from across the life were seen in great attendance. Prime Minister Modi, dressed in a traditional kurta tunic, led the opening ceremony as Hindu priests chanted hymns inside the temple’s inner sanctum, where a …

DC Edit | Ram temple's opening to launch new era in India
1 year, 1 month ago

DC Edit | Ram temple's opening to launch new era in India

Deccan Chronicle  

The much-anticipated consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya today will see the realisation of a dream for millions of faithful who believe the heroic figure of the epic Ramayana was born on this very spot. There is, however, no question he had the absolute freedom of choice in following rituals for days before the event and in tracing the …

Ram Temple inauguration start of a new cycle in resurgence of our nation: President
1 year, 1 month ago

Ram Temple inauguration start of a new cycle in resurgence of our nation: President

The Hindu  

On the eve of the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, President Droupadi Murmu, in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said the celebratory atmosphere across the country was an “uninhibited expression of the eternal soul of India”. “As you prepare yourself to go for Pran Pratishtha of Prabhu Shri Ram’s murti at the new temple built at …

Ram temple consecration | Heavy arrangements in communally sensitive areas, no permission for any celebratory rally or protest in Karnataka
1 year, 1 month ago

Ram temple consecration | Heavy arrangements in communally sensitive areas, no permission for any celebratory rally or protest in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Police patrolling and deployment increased across Karnataka from January 21 ahead of the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The state police have deployed 150 battalions of Karnataka State Reserve Police and 250 companies of City Armed Reserve and District Armed Reserve in sensitive towns and points across the state, including Bengaluru. “In the …

'Ram is everybody's god': KCR's party leader K Kavitha on not getting invitation
1 year, 2 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. …

Lord Rama Symbolised Nyaya and Dharma: BJP
1 year, 2 months ago

Lord Rama Symbolised Nyaya and Dharma: BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana state BJP official spokesperson N.V. Subhash asserted that Lord Rama symbolized “ Nyaya and Dharma” and that God does not belong to any religion or caste. Reacting sharply against the Opposition parties for declining the invitation for the “Pran Prathistha” ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Subhash said, “Opposition parties particularly the Congress have been disrespecting the crores …

In Graphics | The history of the temple town Ayodhya
1 year, 2 months ago

In Graphics | The history of the temple town Ayodhya

Firstpost  

The grand consecration of Ram temple in Ayodhya is just days away. The temple town is believed to be the birthplace of the Hindu deity Lord Ram. Ahead of the grand consecration ceremony, we go back in history to bring you its story Ayodhya is steeped in religious spirit as it nears the consecration of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple. He …

’Will maintain neutrality from religion...treat all equally’: BJP minister
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Ayodhya Ram temple consecration | Centre’s half-day holiday is ‘unconstitutional’, says Left; rest of Opposition remains silent
1 year, 2 months ago

Ayodhya Ram temple consecration | Centre’s half-day holiday is ‘unconstitutional’, says Left; rest of Opposition remains silent

The Hindu  

The Union government’s order to close all its offices for half a day on January 22 to “enable employees to participate in the celebrations for Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya” is an unconstitutional step, the Left parties said. Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, who is currently leading the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, had said that the Congress could not …

Quiet flows the Saryu as ‘Sabke Ram’ towers over Ayodhya
1 year, 2 months ago

Quiet flows the Saryu as ‘Sabke Ram’ towers over Ayodhya

Hindustan Times  

In line with the ‘Sabke Ram’ philosophy reflecting the universality of devotion to Lord Ram, Ayodhya continues its centuries-old bond with amity, the crowning glory of which is set to be the Pran Pratishtha here on January 22. “The strong bond between Muslims and Hindus can be understood from the fact that key litigants in the Ram Janambhoomi- Babri Mosque …

‘Ram Temple Not An Aggressive Assertion Of Hindus’: Dr. David Frawley | HT Podcast
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Ram Temple Not An Aggressive Assertion Of Hindus’: Dr. David Frawley | HT Podcast

Hindustan Times  

‘Ram Temple Not An Aggressive Assertion Of Hindus’: Dr. David Frawley | HT Podcast Politics escalates in India as the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is set to take place on 22nd January, 2023. While many argue that politics is overpowering religion, others say the grand Ram Temple is an assertion of their rights by the majority Hindu …

Congress Leaders Observe Ram Mandir Ceremony, Despite Party Rejecting Invite
1 year, 2 months 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 …

‘Lord Ram came in my dreams, told me…’: Tej Pratap Yadav's jibe at BJP ahead of Ayodhya temple consecration
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Lord Ram came in my dreams, told me…’: Tej Pratap Yadav's jibe at BJP ahead of Ayodhya temple consecration

Hindustan Times  

A video of Bihar minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tej Pratap Yadav claiming he had a dream where Lord Ram communicated with him is doing rounds on social media. In the purported video, the son of former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav apparently took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party over the consecration ceremony of Ram Temple …

Ram Mandir issue not communal but national, Ayodhya movement was campaign to ensure justice with all: Gadkari
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Ram temple consecration | Do you need to be invited to visit Lord Ram, asks Congress
1 year, 2 months ago

Ram temple consecration | Do you need to be invited to visit Lord Ram, asks Congress

The Hindu  

In a strong pushback against the Bharatiya Janata Party’s criticism of its leadership for declining the invitation to attend consecration of Lord Ram’s idol at Ayodhya on January 22, the Congress on January 12 asserted that it was not a religious but a political programme. Addressing a press conference at the All India Congress Committee headquarters, the party’s media and …

The great temple revival
1 year, 2 months 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 …

'If we were government...': AAP on Shankaracharyas' remarks on Ram Mandir event
1 year, 2 months ago

'If we were government...': AAP on Shankaracharyas' remarks on Ram Mandir event

India Today  

Delhi minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said the decision of the four Shankaracharyas to not attend the inauguration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22 was "sad" and their opinion on 'pran pratishtha' should have been honoured. The Shankaracharyas are revered spiritual leaders in the Advaita Vedanta tradition of Hinduism, each heading one of the four …

Karnataka CM backs Congress' stand to skip Ram temple event in Ayodhya; BJP slams move
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka CM backs Congress' stand to skip Ram temple event in Ayodhya; BJP slams move

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday defended the Congress high command’s decision not to attend the consecration ceremony of Ram temple in Ayodhya saying the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre has turned a religious event into a political affair. Chief minister Siddaramaiah said the BJP has turned the consecration ceremony of Ram temple in Ayodhya into a political …

Religious leaders slam ‘politicisation’ of Ram temple consecration
1 year, 2 months ago

Religious leaders slam ‘politicisation’ of Ram temple consecration

The Hindu  

Top religious leaders came out in public criticising the way the Vishwa Hindu Parishad is taking over the ‘Pran Pratistha’ of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plan to inaugurate the ‘semi-constructed’ temple for ‘political gains’. Nischalananda Saraswati, the 145th Jagadguru Shankaracharya of the Purvamnaya Govardhana Peetham of Puri, expressed resentment over Mr. Modi doing the …

Mumbai civic schools to hold competition on Lord Ram ahead of Ayodhya ceremony
1 year, 2 months ago

Mumbai civic schools to hold competition on Lord Ram ahead of Ayodhya ceremony

Live Mint  

Maharashtra cabinet minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha on Tuesday said Mumbai civic schools will organise competitions to showcase the importance of Lord Ram to students between January 10 and 17 ahead of the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. Competitions on writing essays, poetry, and painting will be held under 'Maryada Purushottam Prabhu Shriram Jeevan Charitra Spardha', said Lodha. Lodha dismissed …

Himachal Congress Minister says will attend consecration ceremony at Ram Temple
1 year, 2 months ago

Himachal Congress Minister says will attend consecration ceremony at Ram Temple

The Hindu  

Himachal Pradesh Minister and Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh on January 8 said he will attend the consecration ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya even as Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge are yet to confirm their presence at the event. Mr. Singh, the son of former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, said that he would like to …

Karnataka MLA Iqbal Hussain says Ram is his 'family God', claims Congress never uses religion to divide people
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka MLA Iqbal Hussain says Ram is his 'family God', claims Congress never uses religion to divide people

Op India  

Amid the uproar over the arrest of a Hindu activist in Karnataka’s Hubballi, Congress MLA HA Iqbal Hussain said on Thursday that Lord Ram is his “family God” and that he is a devotee. In 2018, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor had asserted that “no good Hindu would want a Ram Mandir at the Babri site.” Although Congress leader Rahul Gandhi …

OPINION | OPPOSITION CONFUSED ON RAM TEMPLE ISSUE
1 year, 2 months 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 in Ayodhya is a political event: Karnataka Congress MLC BK Hariprasad
1 year, 2 months ago

Ram temple inauguration in Ayodhya is a political event: Karnataka Congress MLC BK Hariprasad

Hindustan Times  

Senior Congress leader and Karnataka MLC BK Hariprasad called the upcoming Ayodhya Ram temple inauguration a political event and not a religious event. Ram temple inauguration in Ayodhya is a political event: Cong MLC BK Hariprasad Speaking to news agency ANI, BK Hariprasad said, “The basic duty of a government is to protect the life and property of people. He …

January 22 ceremony should be unforgettable, opportunity for global branding of U.P., Yogi says
1 year, 2 months ago

January 22 ceremony should be unforgettable, opportunity for global branding of U.P., Yogi says

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on January 2 in Lucknow said the consecration ceremony of the idol of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on January 22 is an opportunity for global branding of the State. Describing the Ram temple in Ayodhya as the ‘Rashtra Mandir’, which will reflect the cultural, spiritual, and social unity of the country, Mr. Adityanath added …

'Will Attend Ceremony Even If...': CM Sukhu Says 'No Invitation' On Ayodhya Ram Temple Consecration So Far
1 year, 2 months 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. …

‘Invitation only…’: Ayodhya temple chief priest reacts to Uddhav Thackeray's remarks
1 year, 2 months 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 …

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