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The construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has been a long-standing and contentious issue in Indian politics and society. The temple, dedicated to Lord Ram, holds immense cultural and religious significance for millions of Hindus in India and around the world. It has also been a focal point of political discourse, involving key players such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), and the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP).
The dispute over the site in Ayodhya dates back several centuries, with Hindus believing it to be the birthplace of Lord Ram and the location of a temple that was destroyed in the 16th century by the Mughal emperor Babur. The issue came to the forefront of Indian politics in the 1980s when the VHP, an affiliate of the RSS, launched a campaign to reclaim the site and build a grand temple dedicated to Lord Ram. This campaign ignited a fervor among Hindus who believed in the restoration of the temple.
The political journey of the Ram Temple issue has been closely intertwined with the rise of the BJP, a right-wing political party with strong links to the RSS. The BJP, under the leadership of leaders like Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Lal Krishna Advani, made the construction of the Ram Temple a central plank of its political agenda. The movement culminated in the destruction of the Babri Masjid in 1992 by Hindu extremists, leading to widespread violence and communal tension.
Subsequently, the issue remained a key point of contention in Indian politics, with various court cases and negotiations taking place over the years. In 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, with a resounding electoral victory, made significant strides in resolving the dispute. The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgment, ruled in favor of the construction of the Ram Temple and allocated a separate piece of land to the Muslim community for the construction of a mosque.
The Ram Temple in Ayodhya holds immense cultural importance for Hindus, who consider Lord Ram as a revered deity and a symbol of righteousness. The temple complex, designed in an architectural style reminiscent of ancient Indian temples, is expected to be a grand tribute to the cultural and religious heritage of the country. Its construction is seen as a fulfillment of a long-cherished dream for millions of Hindus.
The Ram Temple project also aims to promote tourism and boost the local economy in Ayodhya, turning it into a prominent pilgrimage destination. It symbolizes the revival of India's ancient cultural traditions and heritage.
The construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has been a journey marked by political maneuvering, legal battles, and social tensions. It reflects the complex interplay of politics and religion in India, with the BJP, RSS, and VHP playing pivotal roles in the push for the temple's construction. While it holds deep cultural significance for Hindus, it has also been a source of controversy and division in Indian society.
As the temple takes shape in Ayodhya, it remains to be seen how it will impact India's political landscape and societal dynamics. The Ram Temple stands as a reminder of the delicate balance between faith, politics, and the rule of law in a diverse and pluralistic democracy like India.
The dispute over the site in Ayodhya dates back several centuries, with Hindus believing it to be the birthplace of Lord Ram and the location of a temple that was destroyed in the 16th century by the Mughal emperor Babur. The issue came to the forefront of Indian politics in the 1980s when the VHP, an affiliate of the RSS, launched a campaign to reclaim the site and build a grand temple dedicated to Lord Ram. This campaign ignited a fervor among Hindus who believed in the restoration of the temple.
The political journey of the Ram Temple issue has been closely intertwined with the rise of the BJP, a right-wing political party with strong links to the RSS. The BJP, under the leadership of leaders like Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Lal Krishna Advani, made the construction of the Ram Temple a central plank of its political agenda. The movement culminated in the destruction of the Babri Masjid in 1992 by Hindu extremists, leading to widespread violence and communal tension.
Subsequently, the issue remained a key point of contention in Indian politics, with various court cases and negotiations taking place over the years. In 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, with a resounding electoral victory, made significant strides in resolving the dispute. The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgment, ruled in favor of the construction of the Ram Temple and allocated a separate piece of land to the Muslim community for the construction of a mosque.
The Ram Temple in Ayodhya holds immense cultural importance for Hindus, who consider Lord Ram as a revered deity and a symbol of righteousness. The temple complex, designed in an architectural style reminiscent of ancient Indian temples, is expected to be a grand tribute to the cultural and religious heritage of the country. Its construction is seen as a fulfillment of a long-cherished dream for millions of Hindus.
The Ram Temple project also aims to promote tourism and boost the local economy in Ayodhya, turning it into a prominent pilgrimage destination. It symbolizes the revival of India's ancient cultural traditions and heritage.
The construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has been a journey marked by political maneuvering, legal battles, and social tensions. It reflects the complex interplay of politics and religion in India, with the BJP, RSS, and VHP playing pivotal roles in the push for the temple's construction. While it holds deep cultural significance for Hindus, it has also been a source of controversy and division in Indian society.
As the temple takes shape in Ayodhya, it remains to be seen how it will impact India's political landscape and societal dynamics. The Ram Temple stands as a reminder of the delicate balance between faith, politics, and the rule of law in a diverse and pluralistic democracy like India.
RAM TEMPLE NEWS
Construction of Ram Temple, built with stones and no iron, likely to enter IIT-Roorkee, CBRI syllabus
August 21, 2025 5:27 am
Chairman of the construction committee of the temple, Nripendra Mishra, said that as soon as he is back in Delhi, he would invite the heads of both the institutes and would discuss the signing of a “detailed agreement” with them in this regard.
PM didn’t want the Ram temple to become temple of the north…(his message was) develop Ayodhya so that it has cosmopolitan features: Nripendra Misra
June 13, 2025 4:27 pm
Misra, who served as the Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his entire first term, reflects on his learnings in the past five years.
Construction to be complete by November: Ram Temple Trust
June 07, 2025 5:32 am
Asked about the completion of the temple, Trust secretary Champat Rai said that one main task is left and that is hosting of flag on the top of the temple, which would also be a religious ceremony.
Pran Pratishtha of Ram Darbar performed at Ayodhya temple
June 06, 2025 3:49 am
UP CM Adityanath in attendance, 101 acharyas from across the country take part.
Second Pran Pratistha in Ayodhya today: How it will be different from the first
June 05, 2025 12:07 pm
The Pran Pratishtha rituals will begin at 11 am on Thursday. Trust Secretary Champat Rai informed that these rituals would conclude around 1.30 pm.
Preparations for June 5 consecration of 18 idols at Ram Temple in final phase
May 23, 2025 1:39 am
Six Makrana marble idols to be installed in Ram Darbar in the temple complex arriving late Thursday night
Ayodhya temple trust to preserve Ram Lalla's makeshift tent & throne as memorials
May 05, 2025 5:55 am
More than half of the Ram temple complex will be developed as green space, prioritising environmental conservation, the temple's trust said on Sunday
After Ram Lalla, ‘King Ram’: Ayodhya set for another consecration
April 08, 2025 10:38 am
Preparations are underway for the ceremony and those aware of the matter said it will be low-key as compared to the scale of the grand event held on January 22 last year.
Nandigram Ram temple: BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari lays foundation stone
April 07, 2025 3:40 am
Suvendu Adhikari is the BJP MLA from Nandigram. The foundation stone for the Ram Temple was laid at Sonachura village, where at least seven people, protesting land acquisition, had died in firing on January 6, 2007.
Ram Madhav writes: Under Modi government, Indians have reclaimed religious pride
February 01, 2025 6:49 am
Spirit of religiosity on display, from Ayodhya to Kumbh, is one of the biggest transformations Modi govt has brought about
RAM TEMPLE PHOTOS
Ayodhya Ram Temple work in full swing; entire complex to be completed by 2025
May 10, 2023 12:49 pm
Ram Temple work at Ayodhya in full swing; entire complex to be completed by 2025
Labour reforms to Ayodhya's Ram Temple: Here's what tableaux will showcase on R-Day this year
January 22, 2021 7:35 pm
Ayodhya turns into fortress ahead of VHP, Shiv Sena events
November 26, 2018 7:37 am
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray visits the disputed site to offer prayers and addresses a gathering, speaking over the construction of Ram temple
RAM TEMPLE VIDEOS
India will see swift progress once Ram temple is built: Suresh 'Bhaiyyaji' Joshi, RSS general secretary
June 22, 2020 6:05 pm
At a gathering in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, RSS general secretary Suresh 'Bhaiyyaji' Joshi hints at the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya by 2025.
Explained: What has been the BJP’s stand over the years on Ram temple
June 22, 2020 6:07 pm
From the Vajpayee years to Narendra Modi’s BJP, a look at how the party handled the sensitive issue of building a Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya.
Eye for Detail EP 12: All about the Ayodhya uncertainty, RBI vs govt and Statue of Unity
June 22, 2020 6:12 pm
How the BJP and RSS are reacting to the Supreme Court deferring the Ayodhya case, why the RBI and the government are at loggerheads and what it means to have a statue worth almost Rs 3000 crores. All that and more in this week’s Eye for Detail.
Want a dialogue with all parties to settle the Ayodhya dispute, says union minister Uma Bharti
June 22, 2020 6:12 pm
Union Minister Uma Bharti has said that leaders across party lines must come together and sort out the Ayodhya dispute through dialogue. She also said that those in the government want to build a temple at the disputed site but will need support from
Shashi Tharoor faces heat over remarks on Ram temple
June 22, 2020 6:13 pm
Congress parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor on Monday faced severe criticism after he said that no "good Hindu" would want a Ram temple built at a spot after demolishing somebody else's place of worship.
Ayodhya Land Dispute A ‘Sentimental’ Issue, Says Supreme Court
June 22, 2020 7:07 pm
BJP politicizing Ram Temple issue: Azam Khan
January 10, 2016 11:20 am
Rampur, Jan 10 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan on Sunday said the Ram Temple issue is being politicized by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) because of the 2017 elections. He said the BJP did not learn from its past mistakes of Delhi and Bihar elections and soon it would meet the same fate as it met in the past. He added that the NDA Government was merely venting out venomous comments and creating a divide among the people of the country.
Protest against Ram Temple seminar ‘undemocratic’: RSS
January 09, 2016 9:34 am
New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) member Rakesh Sinha on Saturday alleged that the protest against the Ram Janmabhoomi seminar at the Delhi University (DU) is undemocratic and the people protesting are pro-Maoists as the matter is a cultural issue and not a political one. Sinha further emphasised that the consensus of people to construct Ram Temple can be created without the judgment of the Supreme Court.
Ram Temple an invaluable part of India’s history: Swamy
January 09, 2016 7:05 am
New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): While speaking at the Delhi University’s seminar on Ram Janmabhoomi here on Saturday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy said the re-construction of the Ram Temple holds significance in the whole country. He added the Ram Temple is an invaluable part of India’s history and culture which requires attention. He also stated that the renewal of the Ram Temple is underway and the NDA Government would not back out from this.
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