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In an election year, the inauguration of a vast new Hindu temple in Ayodhya, built on the site of a former mosque, is drawing significant attention and criticism. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who presided over the event, is being accused by critics like Ian Buruma of undermining India's secular state and steering the country towards theocracy. The temple's consecration, known as the Pran Pratishtha program, was attended by thousands, including Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister and Governor, and highlighted the close ties between the government and the RSS. The event has drawn parallels to past instances, such as when Dr Rajendra Prasad was invited to similar events, as noted by Sitaram Yechury. Furthermore, Modi's party is set to introduce contentious new common personal laws that will apply across religions in an Indian state, which may influence Modi's reelection campaign.
Thousands attended the inauguration of the Ram Temple in northern India. Built on the site of a former mosque, the controversial temple is at the heart of Narendra Modi's reelection efforts. Watch the full video https://t.co/0idE2M9kW0 https://t.co/wKiy349S1X
⚠️ MODI'S PARTY SET TO BRING CONTENTIOUS COMMON CIVIL LAWS IN INDIA THROUGH STATES (Reuters) An Indian state ruled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party is set to introduce contentious new common personal laws that will apply across religions next week, a template other… https://t.co/vb8100XiB6
VIDEO | “Sitaram Yechury did not speak for many years. This programme (Pran Pratishtha) was organised by the trust. It had invited the PM, UP CM and Governor as guests and everyone was allowed to go as guests. This incident is similar to when Dr Rajendra Prasad was invited to the… https://t.co/BOs1S83YUa
VIDEO | “The manner in which the temple at Ayodhya was inaugurated sounded the death knell of secularism as defined by the Constitution of India. The Prime Minister doing the inauguration, the UP CM and the UP Governor (attending), the merging of the RSS with the government of… https://t.co/cop8QvxdAT
The deeply contentious consecration of a Hindu temple in India this past week is giving PM Modi valuable airtime in an election year. Critics are calling it one more step down a dangerous road to a theocracy. Watch the full report ⤵️ https://t.co/lyJcwnpg0A Featuring… https://t.co/M9c2XMMalD
The recent consecration of a vast new Hindu temple in Ayodhya confirmed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s desire to undermine the secular state. Alas, he is not alone in his brand of religious politics, argues Ian Buruma. https://t.co/1KVkQofnlp