Ram Temple: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone of a controversial site in Ayodhya



Pakistan, meanwhile, has condemned the move, saying it is a "stain on the face of so-called Indian democracy".

Strict security arrangements were made on the occasion of the Indian Prime Minister's visit to Ayodhya on Wednesday, while only 175 dignitaries were invited to the event due to the Corona epidemic, including Mohan Bhagat, head of the Hindu ideological organization RSS, and Ram Mandir. The head of the trust, Nartia Gopal Das Maharaj, was also present.

After reaching Ayodhya, Narendra Modi worshiped at Hanuman Garhi near the temple, after which he arrived to attend the groundbreaking ceremony. After the arrival of Narendra Modi, a 'Bhoomi Puja' was held at the construction site of the Ram Temple, which was also attended by the Prime Minister and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath.

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After Bhumi Puja, the Indian Prime Minister placed a silver symbolic brick in the innermost part of the temple, which will be the holiest part of the upcoming temple.

According to correspondent Shakeel Akhtar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after laying the foundation stone of the temple, addressed the sadhus present there, calling the day a historic day for India.

He said that 'Ram belongs to everyone, Ram belongs to everyone'. He termed the Hindu God as the soul of the country's civilization and the axis of the best human values ​​and said that he was the guarantor of the unity of the country.

He said that this day of Ayodhya is historic. I will be grateful to witness this historic occasion. Millions of Indians may not believe that this day has come. The whole country is drowning in the wave of Ram. Ram is a symbol of unity in pluralism.

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The tone and tone of Narendra Modi's speech was conciliatory and the tone of the speech was positive

In his speech, Narendra Modi said that like the freedom movement, countless people have fought for the Ram Temple for centuries and today is a reflection of that reality. "This temple is a manifestation of that determination and sacrifice," he said.

According to the correspondent, the tone and tone of Modi's speech was conciliatory and the tone of the speech was positive. Referring to the Supreme Court decision, he said, "All the people of this country had accepted the historic decision of the court without hurting anyone's feelings and the same spirit is seen here today." We all have to take care of our emotions. We have to take all sections of the country together. The country will be able to move forward only after gaining the trust of all.

RSS chief Mohan Rao Bhagat and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also spoke on the occasion.

The Communist Party of India has criticized the participation of Narendra Modi and Adityanath in the Bhoomi Puja program.

The party's Twitter message said, "Those who keep the state separate from religion should take care of the spirit of the constitution." When the Constitution of India makes it clear that religion and politics should not be mixed, why are the Prime Minister of India and the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh trying to take political advantage of a temple bhoomi puja?

In his message, Congress central leader Rahul Gandhi said, "Lord Ram is a symbol of love and justice. He cannot be manifested in the process of hatred and injustice."

'Temple construction is every stain on Indian democracy'


Pakistan has condemned the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ram Temple, saying that the construction of the temple on the site of a historic mosque is a stain on the face of so-called Indian democracy.

Pakistan's foreign office said in a statement that the construction of the Ram temple on the land on which the Babri Masjid had stood for 500 years was reprehensible. The court's decision to allow the construction of the temple is not only a manifestation of the growing majority dominance in today's India but also shows how religion is dominating justice and the places of worship of minorities, especially Muslims, in today's India. They are being targeted.

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Muslim leader Asaduddin Owaisi took to Twitter to express his feelings

"Babri Masjid was, is and will remain"
Asaduddin Owaisi, Muslim leader of India, head of Majlis-e-Ittehad-e-Muslimeen and Member of Parliament, shared a photo of Babri Masjid on Twitter with the hashtag 'Babri is alive' and wrote, 'Babri Masjid was, is and will remain inshallah' '

He also said in a statement that Narendra Modi had violated his oath by laying the foundation stone of Ram Mandir.

"Today is the day of the defeat of democracy and the victory of Hindutva," he said. The Prime Minister said that she is emotional today. Mr. Prime Minister, I am also emotional today because I believe in the equality of citizens and living together. I am emotional because there was a mosque in this place for 450 years.

Earlier, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board had said in a statement on Tuesday that the Babri Masjid would always remain a mosque. "Is Sofia a great example for us," the statement said. Occupying this (Babri Masjid) land is an unjust, aggressive and shameful act and its reality cannot be changed by a majority decision. There is no need to lose heart because circumstances do not always remain the same.

It may be recalled that the 16th century Babri Masjid was built on the site where the Ram Temple is to be built, which was demolished by a Hindu mob in 1992 saying that it was the birthplace of their holy being Ram.

The dispute between the Ram Temple and the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya is more than a century old. The site has been a source of tension between Hindus and Muslims, with both sides claiming ownership.

Last year, the country's Supreme Court gave the seat to Hindus, ending a decades-old legal battle. The court has given land to Muslims to build a mosque at another location in the city.

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After the arrival of Narendra Modi, 'Bhoomi Puja' was performed at the construction site of Ram Mandir

According to media reports, people from across the country are sending silver and gold, coins and bricks to build the temple. Police have been asked to protect these valuable donations.

According to the Times of India, about 200,000 gold bricks bearing the inscription 'Shri Ram' have been collected from Hindus in recent years and will be used to lay the foundation of the temple.

Speaking to local news website The Print, Chief Architect Chandrakant Sompura, who was working on the proposed temple, said that the temple would be built in the nagara style, which is a popular style for building temples in northern India.

The interior of the temple, where the central idol will be placed, will have eight walls. The temple will also have a large three-storey building with 366 pillars and five domes.

Chandrakant Sompura says a symbolic wall will also be erected in memory of those involved in the construction of the temple.