An unusual act of "re-consecration" of the Ram Mandir in Alwar by former BJP MLA Gyan Dev Ahuja has evoked statewide agitation.
Religious faith and visits to shrines are solely a matter of one's personal choice and prerogative and no political party can interfere in such issues, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said here on Sunday.
On the first anniversary of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, there have been debates in Bengal as both BJP and Trinamul Congress (TMC) actively engage with the Ram Mandir and Babri Masjid issues.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished all the countrymen on the first anniversary of the consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya.
Bhagwat had earlier remarked, "Certain individuals raise issues around temples and mosques to position themselves as leaders of Hindus, especially concerning the Ram Mandir."
The UP Chief Minister was addressing the annual conference of the World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) here in Mumbai.
The Indian diaspora joyously celebrated their homeland’s cultural richness and religious diversity at the 42nd India Day Parade honouring the nation’s Independence.
After arriving from New Delhi, he first offered prayers at Hanumangarhi and then performed darshan of Ram Lala.
The President reached Maharishi Valmiki Airport at around 4 pm on Wednesday evening. UP Governor Anandiben Patel and state Cabinet Minister Surya Pratap Shahi gave a grand welcome to Her Excellency the President with flower garlands.
During her stay in Ayodhya, she will make 'darshan' and 'aarti' at Shri Hanuman Garhi Temple, Prabhu Shri Ram Temple, and Kuber Teela.
