"Ram Temple: The Political and Spiritual Center of India's Euphoric Rebirth"
TL;DR
The construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, India, is poised to serve as the backdrop for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's re-election bid in the 2024 national polls. The semi-constructed temple, built on the ruins of the Babri Masjid, is expected to be inaugurated on January 22 amid nationwide frenzy fueled by the governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allied Hindu majoritarian outfits. The event has sparked controversy, with some viewing it as a political show rather than a religious ceremony, leading to boycotts by opposition parties and Hindu gurus.
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- Divine moment or political gimmick? India gears up to inaugurate huge Hindu temple The Guardian
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- In the Ayodhya euphoria, politics comes full circle Hindustan Times
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