In a recent review meeting on the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya held between August 27 and August 29, it was noted that construction work of the temple is proceeding as per the schedule and the plan to enable devotees to have darshan by the year 2023 seems within reach.
Tag: Ram temple
PM Modi can turn impossible into possible: Yogi on Ram temple
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday reiterated that building a grand Ram temple in Ayodhya is a matter of faith for crores of Indians and therefore, a term like impossible cannot be used with regard to such issues. Responding to a question by a youngster at a[Read More…]
Bihar: After LJP, JDU warns BJP on ‘Ram Temple’ and ‘Triple Talaq’ issue
Patna: Before 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the seat-sharing formula among the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies is over in Bihar but inner discontent on Ram Temple and Triple Talaq issue is prevailing among partners, as Janata Dal (United) and Lok Janashakti Party have attacked the BJP. According to fresh reports, JD(U)[Read More…]
If not in SC, Ram temple row must be sorted out through discussions: UP Minister
Kolkata, BJP leader and Uttar Pradesh Animal Husbandry Minister S.P. Singh Baghel on Friday claimed that the Ram temple will surely be built in Ayodhya and said if the dispute on the issue is not settled in the Supreme Court, it should be sorted out through mutual discussions among the[Read More…]
BJP interfering with judicial process in Ram temple case: Sibal
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader and Supreme Court lawyer Kapil Sibal on Tuesday said the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is trying to interfere with the judicial process in the Ram temple case by pressing the court to hold an early hearing. “What are they trying to do? To insist[Read More…]
‘Chowkidars’ have become thieves, says Thackeray in fresh attack on BJP
Solapur (Maharashtra): Seen as a slanted attack on Prime Minster Narendra Modi amid growing unease in ties with the BJP, Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray on Monday said with various scams going on in the country, it seems “chowkidars have become thieves” — a direct takeaway from Congress slogan. Referring[Read More…]
Those in power should take positive steps on Ram temple: RSS
New Delhi: Mounting pressure on the government ahead of the winter session of Parliament to bring a legislation for the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya, the RSS on Sunday called for “one last push” in the movement, saying “those in power” should respect the public sentiment and take positive[Read More…]
Ayodhya: Where not just mosque was ruined but modern instincts too got blunted
What has actually been lost in 26 years when an old mosque was pulled down at Ayodhya is not only a concrete structure built in medieval times but also quite a bit more vis-à-vis the present times. So much so that the ghosts of the demolished mosque still hover over[Read More…]
Will bring Private Member Bill for Ram temple construction: Tiwari
New Delhi, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Tuesday said that he would bring a Private Member Bill in Parliament for the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Tiwari made the statement after a delegation of over 25 Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) leaders led by Bachan Singh met him at[Read More…]
Enact law in Parliament’s Winter Session to construct Ram temple in Ayodhya: VHP
New Delhi: The VHP on Monday demanded that the central government enact a law in Parliament’s Winter Session for constructing a Ram temple at Ayodhya. “The Supreme Court has once again adjourned the hearing of the Ram Janmabhoomi appeals to the year 2019. This fortifies our stand that a solution[Read More…]
Who’s stopping you from building temple, Asaduddin Owaisi tells Bhagwat
Hyderabad: “Bring it. Who is stopping you and your government?” This is how MIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday reacted to RSS Mohan Bhagwat’s demand for a law to build a grand Ram temple at Ayodhya. The Hyderabad MP said that Bhagwat’s statement was a clear example of a nation[Read More…]
News Analysis: Will Gods take centrestage in the 2019 polls in Uttar Pradesh?
Lucknow: If you thought the 2019 Lok Sabha elections would be fought by politicians on issues concerning the common citizen, think again! For, the politically-crucial state of Uttar Pradesh, with a population of 220 million people, is all set to see a keen contest of affection for Hindu gods in[Read More…]
Supreme Court Ayodhya verdict LIVE updates: SC to begin hearing on Ayodhya matter from October 29
Live Updates: SC to hear land dispute from 29 Oct; no need to refer matter to larger bench; 1994 ruling not applicable to Ayodhya case Supreme Court to begin hearing on Ayodhya matter from October 29, 2018 to decide the suit on merit. Justice Abdul Nazeer dissents. Holds what is essential[Read More…]
BJP dumped Ram temple issue after getting power: Togadia
Lucknow, Sep 14 (IANS) Former Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) President Praveen Togadia on Friday accused the BJP of coming to power by promising a Ram temple at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh but dumping the issue thereafter. Addressing a rally at the Janakpuri ground in Akbarpur, he said: “They always said that[Read More…]
Lord Ram will set date for temple construction: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said the date for construction of a grand Ram temple will be set by Lord Ram himself. Speaking at a conclave in the state capital, organised by a Hindi newspaper, the monk-turned-politician said what has to happen at a given time will[Read More…]
Rahul Gandhi is certainly a ‘Babar Bhakt’ and a ‘Kin of Khilji’: BJP
The BJP on Wednesday accused Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi of siding with “Owaisis and Jilanis” to oppose Ram temple in Ayodhya, and called the Congress leader a “devotee” of first Mughal emperor Babar and a “kin” of Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khilji. “Rahul Gandhi has teamed up with Owaisis,[Read More…]
Babri Masjid dispute: SC to decide on early hearing
The Apex Court, on Friday, agreed to give an early hearing to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute case on a plea by BJP parliamentarian Subramanian Swamy. Swamy had suggested the matter asking for an urgent hearing in the case. A bench consisting of Chief Justice of India JS Khehar and[Read More…]
Post-Babri generation: Where do we stand?
I was born the year the Babri mosque was brought down. Consequently, I have no memory of the event, neither the movement that preceded it nor the riots that ensued. All that I know is from what I have heard or read as part of contemporary history, same as many[Read More…]
Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at makeshift Ram Temple in Ayodhya
On Wednesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya, first time after taking over the office as the CM, and offered prayers at the makeshift Ram temple. Before this, he had also made a trip to the Hanumangarhi temple, one of the pious places for Hindus in the city.[Read More…]
Babri case: Advani, other BJP veterans to face trial on conspiracy charges, rules SC
In a significant verdict, and major jolt to BJP, the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that LK Advani and other top leaders of the BJP will be tried for criminal conspiracy in the demolition of the Babri Masjid case. The SC agreed with a request from the country’s top investigating[Read More…]
BJP’s Raja Singh booked for threatening to behead those opposing Ram temple
A BJP MLA from Hyderabad was booked for trying to “outrage religious feelings.” T Raja Singh, who represents Goshamahal constituency, has kicked up a row with his statement that the heads of “traitors” opposing construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya will be chopped off. His remarks draw huge criticism. In[Read More…]
Ready to go to jail for Ram Mandir: Uma Bharti
Hindutva hardliner and Union Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti said on Saturday that Ram Temple in Ayodhya was her ‘belief’ and she was ready to go to jail for it. “Ram temple is a matter of belief for me and I have immense pride in it, if I have to[Read More…]
Ram temple issue: Parties dismiss Subramanian Swamy’s negotiator role
Main parties to the Ram Mandir case dismissed the role of BJP MP Subramanian Swamy as negotiator and demanded setting up a panel of Supreme Court judges to initiate the talks. The apex court had on Tuesday asked Swamy to consult the parties and inform it about their decision on[Read More…]