"Modi Inaugurates Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Marking Historic Moment for India"
TL;DR
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Hindu temple in Ayodhya, built on the site of a demolished mosque, marking a significant moment in his Hindu nationalist agenda. The temple's construction has been a source of religious and political tension for decades, with its opening symbolizing the alignment of governance with the country's majority faith. The event, attended by millions, has sparked controversy and criticism from opposition parties and raised concerns about the fusion of religion and politics in India's officially secular state.
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