"Modi Inaugurates £300m 'Hindu Vatican' Temple, Signaling New Era of Harmony"

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, hailing it as a symbol of harmony and a new era for India. The temple, built on the site of a mosque razed by extremists, has been described as the "Hindu Vatican" and is seen as a significant move by Modi's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party. The opening ceremony, attended by top politicians, Bollywood stars, and cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, was marked by celebrations and a public holiday in many states. However, the event has also sparked criticism and boycotts, with some viewing it as a political move to bolster Modi's image ahead of upcoming elections and exacerbate sectarian divisions between Hindus and Muslims.