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Ram temple heralds establishment of 'Ram Rajya' for next 1,000 years: BJP

The BJP's national convention on Sunday passed a resolution on the Ram temple in Ayodhya, asserting that this heralds the establishment of "Ram Rajya" in India for the next 1,000 years. "The construction of a grand and divine temple of Lord Shri Ram at his birthplace in the ancient holy city of Ayodhya is a historic and glorious achievement for the country," the resolution said. This convention heartily congratulates the leadership of the prime minister, it said. It is noteworthy that Lord Shri Ram, Sita and Ramayana are present in every aspect of Indian civilization and culture, it said. Our Constitution, dedicated to our democratic values and justice for all, has been inspired by the ideals of Ram Rajya, it said. "Even in the original copy of the Constitution of India, on the section of fundamental rights, the picture of Lord Shri Ram, Mother Sita and Lakshman ji after returning to Ayodhya after the victory is a proof of the fact that Lord Shri Ram is the source of inspiration f

Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at Ayodhya ushered in new era, says JP Nadda

The ongoing brainstorming sessions at the national concention are aimed at firming up the party's strategy and charge up cadres ahead of the Lok Sabha elections that are likely to be notified soon

FM Sitharaman launches 3 souvenir coins based on Ram temple theme

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday released three souvenir coins, including the one based on the theme of Ram Lalla and Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Ayodhya. At the 19th foundation ceremony of state-owned Security Printing & Minting Corporation of India (SPMCIL), Sitharaman also released bi-metallic clad souvenir coin on Enlightenment of Lord Buddha (Limited Edition - Buddha & Stupa images are oxidised with Matte finish) and another on Greater one-horned Rhino (part of Endangered Animals of India series). Sitharaman lauded the efforts of SPMCIL for coming up with commemorative stamps and coins on Panchatantra theme which India has gifted during IMF-World Bank bilateral meetings. "The themes with which off late you are coming up with whether it's commemorative stamps or coins shows that you want to keep abreast of the developments around the world, environment concerns, concerns for divyang and also making it attractive enough to become items worthy of being gifted," ...

Allahabad HC reserves order on plea against puja in Gyanvapi mosque cellar

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday reserved its order on a plea challenging the Varanasi district court's decision to allow Hindu prayers in a cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque. Justice Rohit Ranjan Agrawal heard the appeal filed by the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid committee, which looks after the affairs of the mosque adjacent to the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, and reserved its order, committee's lawyer S F A Naqvi said. "The hearing of the matter is complete and the court has reserved its order," Naqvi added. The Anjuman Intezamia Masjid committee moved the high court on February 2 within hours of the Supreme Court refusing to hear its plea against the Varanasi district court order and asking it to approach the high court. The Varanasi district court had ruled on January 31 that a priest can perform prayers before the idols in the southern cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque.

Tripura Cabinet to visit Ram temple in Ayodhya soon: CM Manik Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said all the state cabinet ministers will visit Ayodhya Ram Temple soon to offer puja to Ram Lalla. The CM on Wednesday night flagged off a special train to Ayodhya from here. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Ashwini Vaishnaw for arranging the special train to Ayodhya. "It feels good to flag off a special train carrying over 400 pilgrims from Tripura to offer prayer to Ram Lalla in Ayodhya", he said after flagging off the Ayodhya-bound special train at Agartala railway station. The CM said, "the Tripura Cabinet was scheduled to visit Ayodhya Ram Temple on February 5 but it was cancelled due to heavy rush. The entire Tripura cabinet will visit Ayodhya soon and offer puja to Ram Lalla".

Tripura CM flags off 'Aastha' train with 400 pilgrims onboard to Ayodhya

A special "Aastha" train carrying around 400 pilgrims to Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh has been flagged off from Tripura.Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha flagged off the train from Agartala Railway Station on Wednesday.Devotees have been visiting Ayodhya in large numbers after the Pran Pratishtha at the Ram temple there on January 22.Saha, while speaking to ANI, said that an atmosphere of spirituality has been created throughout the country since the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya."This is the first time from Tripura that such a large number of people are going together to the holy spot. Not only from Tripura but also from all over the country, many people are going to see Lord Ram every day. After the inauguration of the Ram Temple, an atmosphere of spirituality has been created throughout the country," Manik Saha said.He also expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for providing new trains for Tripura."Glad to ...

'Aastha' train carrying 2,000 pilgrims flagged off from Goa to Ayodhya

A special "Aastha" train carrying around 2,000 pilgrims to Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh has been flagged off from Goa. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, state BJP president Sadanand Shet Tanavade and other MLAs were present at the flagging off ceremony held on Monday evening at Thivim railway station in North Goa district. Sawant said he along with all the state cabinet ministers will visit Ayodhya on February 15 when everyone, including those who have travelled by the train from Goa, will offer prayers to Lord Ram. He said the people of Goa are thankful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making this dream come true. Devotees have been visiting Ayodhya in large numbers after the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple there on January 22. The Indian Railways had announced "Aastha Special" trains to ferry devotees to Ayodhya from different parts of the country. Tanavade said people from various walks of life will be travelling by this train to Ayodhya. Goans have been excited about visi

Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann offer prayers at Ram temple in Ayodhya

This is Arvind Kejriwal's second trip to Ayodhya. He last visited the temple town in 2021

AAP leaders Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann to visit Ayodhya Ram Temple on Monday

During their visit to Ayodhya, the families of both leaders will also accompany them

Highlights of the day Mizoram CM to present state budget on Feb 27

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EaseMyTrip announces 5-star hotel in Ayodhya, expects 10x growth in tourism

The co-founder of EaseMyTrip further said that as the hospitality landscape evolves, EaseMyTrip is dedicated to delivering unparalleled travel experiences and improving India's tourism infrastructure

CM Yogi offers prayers at Ayodhya Ram Mandir along with UP MLAs

UP Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana called himself fortunate for the privilege of seeing Lord Ram directly

'Bhakti-shakti' confluence led to grand Ram temple construction: Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the confluence of "bhakti and shakti" led to the construction of the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya by breaking the "saga of 500 years of slavery." Speaking at the Geeta Bhakti Amrit Mahotsav at Alandi in Maharashtra's Pune district, Adityanath also lauded Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for challenging Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's authority. The consecration of Ram Lalla's idol at the Ayodhya temple was held in a grand ceremony on January 22 this year. Adityanath said that today "shakti and bhakti" (devotion and power) are meeting each other. "The confluence of bhakti and shakti led to the construction of the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya by breaking the saga of 500 years of slavery. We got the opportunity to see that unprecedented moment," he said. The UP CM said the people of Maharashtra are fortunate as they have been getting the blessings of saints for the last hundreds of years. "This shakti, emanated fro

Post TMC-Cong break up, BJP bets on Ram Mandir, CAA for 35 LS seats in WB

Struggling to gain political traction on issues of corruption, the West Bengal BJP is shifting its focus to emotive topics such as the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in a bid to achieve its target of securing 35 out of the 42 Lok Sabha seats from the state. The BJP's strategy is buoyed by the decision of the Trinamool Congress to contest alone in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal, breaking away from the INDIA bloc in the state. This move has raised hopes within the saffron camp of consolidating anti-TMC votes, a trend evident in the party's surge from a 17% vote share in 2014 to 40% in 2019, resulting in 18 Lok Sabha seats. Despite facing internal strife and electoral setbacks since its defeat in the 2021 assembly polls, the BJP's attempts to capitalise on corruption allegations against the Mamata Banerjee government have fallen short. With a target of winning 35 out of the 42 Lok Sabha seats, the BJP is now banking on emotive issues lik

Modi govt took steps that paved way for SC verdict in Ayodha case: BJP MP

He said whenever the BJP came to power, it made efforts towards the construction of the Ram temple

Ram temple symbol of peace, unity and harmony: Piyush Goyal in Rajya Sabha

The Ram Janmabhoomi movement unified the entire country, Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha Piyush Goyal said on Friday as he described January 22 as a "historic" day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended the second exile of Lord Ram with the consecration ceremony at the temple in Ayodhya. Replying to a short duration discussion in the House on the construction of historic Shri Ram Temple and Pran Pratishtha of Shri Ramlalla, Goyal said the Ram temple in Ayodhya is a symbol of peace, unity and harmony. He also highlighted Modi's resolve and relentless efforts in building the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The prime minister has fulfilled his guarantee and promise to the nation, Goyal said, adding that the temple is equally a symbol of India's progress (vikas) and heritage (virasat). At the same time, the construction of the temple paves the way for the country's economic growth by boosting tourism on a large scale, he said. "Since the Pran Pratishtha, we saw that in a matter of days

Parliament Budget session: Ram Temple issue takes centre stage on last day

The Ram temple construction took centre stage on the last day of Parliament's budget session Saturday with both houses holding a discussion on its consecration ceremony and Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying adoption of a laudatory resolution on it will give constitutional strength to the future generations to feel proud of the country's values. Several members in both Lok Sabha and Rajya participated in the discussion that lasted a few hours. The CPI-M staged a walk-out from Rajya Sabha. Modi noted in Lok Sabha that the discussion on the Ram temple was important for the next generation. In a swipe at the opposition which has constantly targeted the BJP over the temple issue, he said, "This is true that not everyone has the capacity for these things. Some people are brave to face it while others run away from the battlefield. But for the future record, the speeches that were made today have sensitivity, resolve and sympathy... It also takes forward the mantra of 'sabka saath, sabka

Ram temple symbolic of spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat': Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday moved a resolution on the Ayodhya Ram temple, describing its construction as a historic achievement, and said it will give the values of hope and unity to future generations. Reading out the resolution at the end of a nearly four-hour-long discussion on "the construction of historic Shri Ram Temple and Pran Pratishtha of Shri Ramlala" in the House, he said after centuries of wait, the Ram temple in Ayodhya has ushered in a new era of good governance and public welfare. The speaker noted that the temple is symbolic of the spirit of "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat". Soon after the Supreme Court delivered its verdict, the statement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi "inspired society about peace instead of a feeling of victory or defeat", Birla said, referring to the court's 2019 judgement in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title case. He said that through this resolution, the members of the House appreciate the historic work accomplished in Ayodhya.

Ram Temple verdict reflected India's secularism: Home minister Amit Shah

Critics used to mock the BJP over its promises alleging they were driven by electoral exigencies, he said, asserting that Modi govt banned triple talaq as well and fulfilled many other commitments

Oppn walks out of RS; CPI(M) refuses participation in Ram Temple discussion

Opposition parties on Saturday walked out of the Rajya Sabha opposing the BJP government's white paper on the economy, with the CPI(M) also refusing to participate in the discussion on the Ram temple in the House. The Left party said it will not become "party to communalise the political situation". Both Houses of Parliament -- the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha -- are holding a discussion on "the construction of historic Shri Ram Temple and Pran Pratishtha of Shri Ramlala". Members of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) were among those who walked out over the white paper brought by the government in Parliament to compare the state of the economy during the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) and BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) regimes. Participating in the discussion on the white paper in the Rajya Sabha, CPI(M) member John Brittas said, "Protesting against the discrimination shown to Kerala, we are walking out. "We are also n