The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) will hold a 'Dharam Sabha' rally in Ayodhya on Sunday, describing it as its "last effort" to clear the hurdles for the construction of a Ram temple in the temple town. The meeting, according to agency reports, has been called to discuss a strategy for the early construction of the temple. Hundreds and thousands of VHP cadres are slated to attend the 'Dharam Sabha'.
In a statement, quoted by news agency PTI, VHP regional organisational secretary Bholend said there would be no more congregations and the next stop for them would be the beginning of the temple's construction. "Ab mandir nirman ke liye sabhayein, pradarshan aur dharna ityadi nahin honge, na hi virodhiyon ko samjhaya jayega... seedhe mandir nirman hoga (There would no longer be meetings, processions and protests for Ram temple, opponents will no longer be engaged with... There will only be temple construction)," he added. This is the last time an effort is being made to make the people opposing the temple construction realise the facts, the VHP leader said.
He also said that if all efforts fail, then "war" was the only way.
The RSS and its other affiliates have also thrown in their support to make the event a show of strength so that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government at the Centre can be pressurised into acting for the early construction of the temple. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will also take part in some events.
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11:05 AM
"I had heard that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had said that the Ram Temple existed in the past, exists now and will exist in the future. This is also our belief, our feeling. But we are sad that this is not visible. When will the temple be visible. It should be constructed as soon as possible,": Uddhav Thackeray.
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Maine suna tha ki CM Yogi ji ne kaha ki mandir tha, hai aur rahega. Ye to hamari dhaarna hai, hamari bhavna hai. Dukh iss baat ka hai ki wo dikh nahi raha, wo mandir dikhega kab. Jald se jald uska nirmaan hona chahiye: Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Sena chief
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"I've no hidden agenda in coming to Ayodhya. I've come to express sentiments of all Indians and Hindus across (the) world. All are waiting for Ram Temple": Uddhav Thackeray
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10:55 AM
If need be, 1992 will be repeated at Ayodhya: BJP lawmaker
Known for controversial remarks, BJP legislator Surendra Singh on Thursday said "if need be, 1992 would be repeated in Ayodhya on November 25". The ruling party legislator from Beria in Ballia district was referring to the demolition of the Babri mosque at the disputed site in the temple town by 'kar sevaks' on December 6, 1992. (Read more here)
10:52 AM
Congress never opposed Ram Temple, even Muslims want it now: Raj Babbar
Congress leader Raj Babbar said on Thursday his party was never opposed to the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya and he now felt that even the Muslim community wanted it. To a question, he said, "Congress has never opposed construction of Ram temple and will never do so in future as well." (Read more here)
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10:27 AM
Babri mosque demolished in 17 mins, how long will govt take for temple ordinance: Raut
Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut on Friday asked the central government as to how long it would take to bring an ordinance to build the Ram Temple at the site where the Babri mosque was "demolished in 17 minutes by Ram bhakts". (Read more here)
10:22 AM
Don't orchestrate, but solve Ayodhya land dispute legally: Mayawati to BJP
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday attacked BJP by saying that its leaders are orchestrating the present action on Ram Temple in Ayodhya through its allies (Shiv Sena) and affiliates (Vishwa Hindu Parishad) in order to divert people's attention from failure in governance ahead of the Assembly and general elections. (Read more here)
10:19 AM
SC should deploy Army in Ayodhya: Akhilesh
Ahead of the Dharam Sabha being held in Ayodhya on Sunday to push for the construction of a Ram temple, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has said if required the Army should be deployed in the town. Talking to reporters on Friday, Yadav had said, "The Supreme Court should take notice of the situation in Uttar Pradesh. It should seriously consider the matter and bring in the Army, if required... as the BJP and its allies can go to any extent." (Read more here)
10:15 AM
Let people of Ayodhya live in peace, says Muslim litigant
The Muslim litigant in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit, Iqbal Ansari, on Saturday said he was satisfied with the security arrangements in Ayodhya ahead of the VHP 'Dharam Sabha', but questioned the intention of the leaders in bringing such large crowds to the town. "They can gherao the (Uttar Pradesh) Vidhan Sabha or Parliament if they want but leave the people of Ayodhya in peace," said Ansari. (Read more here)
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10:10 AM
AMUSU seeks SC's intervention ahead of VHP's Dharam Sabha
The Aligarh Muslim University Students' Union has sought the Supreme Court's intervention as the VHP is holding a Dharam Sabha for the construction of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Sunday, despite the case being sub-judice. The AMUSU at a press conference on Friday evening announced that they were writing to the Chief Justice of India, the Uttar Pradesh governor and the chief minister regarding the threat to law and order in the state in view of the VHP's Dharma Sabha. (Read more here)
10:04 AM
Ram in 'exile' in Ayodhya: Sena
In a veiled attack on the BJP over the Ram Temple issue, the Shiv Sena on Saturday said those talking about it had kept Lord Ram in "exile" in Ayodhya, despite being in power at the Centre and in Uttar Pradesh. (Read more here)
10:00 AM
Senior VHP leaders, including its international vice-president Champat Rai, are camping in the temple town, overseeing arrangements for the 'Dharma Sabha'.
09:59 AM
VHP leaders informed IANS that Hindu devotees and Ram temple supporters from around 50 districts of Uttar Pradesh have been mobilised for the show of strength.
09:58 AM
More than 100 prominent Hindu seers, including Mahant Ravindra Puri, Mahant Suresh Das of the Digambar Akhada, head of the Ram Janmabhoom Trust Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, Jagatguru Ramanadcharya Hansdevacharya from Haridwar, Jagatguru Ramanandacharya Swami Ram Bhadracharya, and Swami Gyananad Giri from Odisha, are part of the religious congregation.
09:56 AM
The 'Dharma Sabha' rally is expected to begin at 11 am, reports news agency IANS.
09:53 AM
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday visited the Ram Lalla temple in Ayodhya, reported news agency ANI.
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Ayodhya: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray returns to the hotel after visiting the Ram Lalla temple earlier today.
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09:51 AM
Centre should bring law for Ram Temple: Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said that there was no dispute as to what should be built at Ayodhya, reiterating his demand that the Centre enact a law for a Ram temple in the Uttar Pradesh town. (Read more here)
"This is not a question to be asked as to what should be built at Ayodhya...the Sangh is committed already for the construction of a grand Ram temple in Ayodhya," Bhagwat said in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, after inaugurating the Patanjali Gurukulum.
09:42 AM
BJP flays Akhilesh for seeking Army deployment at Ayodhya
The BJP on Saturday slammed former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav for demanding the Army be deployed in Ayodhya ahead of the 'Dharma Sabha' organised by the VHP, labelling him "anti-Ram". (Read more here)
09:32 AM
Amid mass gatherings being organised by the Shiv Sena, VHP and some Hindu groups in Ayodhya, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue MG Vaidya on Saturday said the central government will wait till January when the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit case will come up in the Supreme Court.
"I think the government will wait till the matter comes up in the Supreme Court in January and then it will decide whether to bring in an ordinance or a law in this matter. People in the government can only talk about this, but if they (government) want they can bring in an ordinance like the Shah Bano case," said the nonagenarian RSS ideologue.
09:30 AM
Ayodhya DIG Omkar Singh told news agency ANI on Sunday: "We've made all the arrangements for the programme (VHP's Dharma Sansad). We've allotted spaces for parking, bypass is running smoothly and we'll ensure it stays like that. 'Darshan' will be from the usual routes. We'll do everything in an organised way."
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09:27 AM
'Muslims in Ayodhya are terrified'
Muslims in Ayodhya are "terrified" ahead of the VHP's 'Dharam Sabha', Zafaryab Jilani, a senior member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), said on Saturday. (Read more here)
09:25 AM
The Babri mosque in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, was razed to the ground by Hindu activists in 1992. The Supreme Court, which is hearing the title suit, has posted the hearing in the matter for January next year.
09:23 AM
Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) on Saturday urged all Left parties to commemorate December 6 -- the day the Babri mosque in Ayodhya was demolished -- as "Defend the Constitution and Secularism Day". (Read more here)
"December 6 this year marks the 26th anniversary of the demolition of the Babri Masjid. In the current situation, it is essential to observe this day in the defence of secularism and democracy," the party said in a statement.
09:21 AM
A museum showcasing the history of Ram Janmabhoomi and related subjects will also be constructed.
09:19 AM
The CM selected the design, which proposed a bronze statue measuring 151 metres standing on a pedestal of 50 metres and covered under an umbrella hood of another 20 metres, thus totalling 221 metres. The selected design depicts Ram holding a metal bow in his left arm, while holding an arrow in his right arm.
09:19 AM
Late last night, Adityanath reviewed statue designs submitted by five different firms regarding the proposed Ram statue in Ayodhya.
09:19 AM
At the proposed height of 221 metres, the statue would be the highest in the world and 38 metre taller than the current tallest ‘Statue of Unity’ dedicated to Sardar Patel in Gujarat, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month.
09:19 AM
Yogi counters Shiv Sena's temple narrative with world's tallest Ram statue
Within a few hours of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray challenging the BJP over the Ram temple, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath cleared the ambitious Lord Ram statue project in Ayodhya. (Read more here)
09:05 AM
The Shiv Sena's prime demand is to expedite the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya by promulgating an Ordinance to the effect.
In a statement, quoted by news agency PTI, VHP regional organisational secretary Bholend said there would be no more congregations and the next stop for them would be the beginning of the temple's construction. "Ab mandir nirman ke liye sabhayein, pradarshan aur dharna ityadi nahin honge, na hi virodhiyon ko samjhaya jayega... seedhe mandir nirman hoga (There would no longer be meetings, processions and protests for Ram temple, opponents will no longer be engaged with... There will only be temple construction)," he added. This is the last time an effort is being made to make the people opposing the temple construction realise the facts, the VHP leader said.
He also said that if all efforts fail, then "war" was the only way.
The RSS and its other affiliates have also thrown in their support to make the event a show of strength so that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government at the Centre can be pressurised into acting for the early construction of the temple. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will also take part in some events.
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11:05 AM
"I had heard that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had said that the Ram Temple existed in the past, exists now and will exist in the future. This is also our belief, our feeling. But we are sad that this is not visible. When will the temple be visible. It should be constructed as soon as possible,": Uddhav Thackeray.
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"I've no hidden agenda in coming to Ayodhya. I've come to express sentiments of all Indians and Hindus across (the) world. All are waiting for Ram Temple": Uddhav Thackeray
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Saints who blessed me y'day,I'd told them that the work which we're about to begin can't be done without their blessings.I've no hidden agenda in coming to Ayodhya.I've come to express sentiments of all Indians&Hindus across world.All are waiting for #RamTemple: Uddhav Thackeray
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10:55 AM
If need be, 1992 will be repeated at Ayodhya: BJP lawmaker
Known for controversial remarks, BJP legislator Surendra Singh on Thursday said "if need be, 1992 would be repeated in Ayodhya on November 25". The ruling party legislator from Beria in Ballia district was referring to the demolition of the Babri mosque at the disputed site in the temple town by 'kar sevaks' on December 6, 1992. (Read more here)
10:52 AM
Congress never opposed Ram Temple, even Muslims want it now: Raj Babbar
Congress leader Raj Babbar said on Thursday his party was never opposed to the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya and he now felt that even the Muslim community wanted it. To a question, he said, "Congress has never opposed construction of Ram temple and will never do so in future as well." (Read more here)
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10:27 AM
Babri mosque demolished in 17 mins, how long will govt take for temple ordinance: Raut
Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut on Friday asked the central government as to how long it would take to bring an ordinance to build the Ram Temple at the site where the Babri mosque was "demolished in 17 minutes by Ram bhakts". (Read more here)
10:22 AM
Don't orchestrate, but solve Ayodhya land dispute legally: Mayawati to BJP
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday attacked BJP by saying that its leaders are orchestrating the present action on Ram Temple in Ayodhya through its allies (Shiv Sena) and affiliates (Vishwa Hindu Parishad) in order to divert people's attention from failure in governance ahead of the Assembly and general elections. (Read more here)
10:19 AM
SC should deploy Army in Ayodhya: Akhilesh
Ahead of the Dharam Sabha being held in Ayodhya on Sunday to push for the construction of a Ram temple, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has said if required the Army should be deployed in the town. Talking to reporters on Friday, Yadav had said, "The Supreme Court should take notice of the situation in Uttar Pradesh. It should seriously consider the matter and bring in the Army, if required... as the BJP and its allies can go to any extent." (Read more here)
10:15 AM
Let people of Ayodhya live in peace, says Muslim litigant
The Muslim litigant in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit, Iqbal Ansari, on Saturday said he was satisfied with the security arrangements in Ayodhya ahead of the VHP 'Dharam Sabha', but questioned the intention of the leaders in bringing such large crowds to the town. "They can gherao the (Uttar Pradesh) Vidhan Sabha or Parliament if they want but leave the people of Ayodhya in peace," said Ansari. (Read more here)
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10:10 AM
AMUSU seeks SC's intervention ahead of VHP's Dharam Sabha
The Aligarh Muslim University Students' Union has sought the Supreme Court's intervention as the VHP is holding a Dharam Sabha for the construction of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Sunday, despite the case being sub-judice. The AMUSU at a press conference on Friday evening announced that they were writing to the Chief Justice of India, the Uttar Pradesh governor and the chief minister regarding the threat to law and order in the state in view of the VHP's Dharma Sabha. (Read more here)
10:04 AM
Ram in 'exile' in Ayodhya: Sena
In a veiled attack on the BJP over the Ram Temple issue, the Shiv Sena on Saturday said those talking about it had kept Lord Ram in "exile" in Ayodhya, despite being in power at the Centre and in Uttar Pradesh. (Read more here)
10:00 AM
Senior VHP leaders, including its international vice-president Champat Rai, are camping in the temple town, overseeing arrangements for the 'Dharma Sabha'.
09:59 AM
VHP leaders informed IANS that Hindu devotees and Ram temple supporters from around 50 districts of Uttar Pradesh have been mobilised for the show of strength.
09:58 AM
More than 100 prominent Hindu seers, including Mahant Ravindra Puri, Mahant Suresh Das of the Digambar Akhada, head of the Ram Janmabhoom Trust Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, Jagatguru Ramanadcharya Hansdevacharya from Haridwar, Jagatguru Ramanandacharya Swami Ram Bhadracharya, and Swami Gyananad Giri from Odisha, are part of the religious congregation.
09:56 AM
The 'Dharma Sabha' rally is expected to begin at 11 am, reports news agency IANS.
09:53 AM
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday visited the Ram Lalla temple in Ayodhya, reported news agency ANI.
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09:51 AM
Centre should bring law for Ram Temple: Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said that there was no dispute as to what should be built at Ayodhya, reiterating his demand that the Centre enact a law for a Ram temple in the Uttar Pradesh town. (Read more here)
"This is not a question to be asked as to what should be built at Ayodhya...the Sangh is committed already for the construction of a grand Ram temple in Ayodhya," Bhagwat said in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, after inaugurating the Patanjali Gurukulum.
09:42 AM
BJP flays Akhilesh for seeking Army deployment at Ayodhya
The BJP on Saturday slammed former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav for demanding the Army be deployed in Ayodhya ahead of the 'Dharma Sabha' organised by the VHP, labelling him "anti-Ram". (Read more here)
09:32 AM
Amid mass gatherings being organised by the Shiv Sena, VHP and some Hindu groups in Ayodhya, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue MG Vaidya on Saturday said the central government will wait till January when the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit case will come up in the Supreme Court.
"I think the government will wait till the matter comes up in the Supreme Court in January and then it will decide whether to bring in an ordinance or a law in this matter. People in the government can only talk about this, but if they (government) want they can bring in an ordinance like the Shah Bano case," said the nonagenarian RSS ideologue.
09:30 AM
Ayodhya DIG Omkar Singh told news agency ANI on Sunday: "We've made all the arrangements for the programme (VHP's Dharma Sansad). We've allotted spaces for parking, bypass is running smoothly and we'll ensure it stays like that. 'Darshan' will be from the usual routes. We'll do everything in an organised way."
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We’ve made all the arrangements for the programme (VHP’s dharma sansad). We’ve allotted spaces for parking, bypass is running smoothly & we’ll ensure it stays like that. ‘Darshan’ will be from the usual routes. We’ll do everything in an organized way: DIG Ayodhya, Omkar Singh
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09:27 AM
'Muslims in Ayodhya are terrified'
Muslims in Ayodhya are "terrified" ahead of the VHP's 'Dharam Sabha', Zafaryab Jilani, a senior member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), said on Saturday. (Read more here)
09:25 AM
The Babri mosque in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, was razed to the ground by Hindu activists in 1992. The Supreme Court, which is hearing the title suit, has posted the hearing in the matter for January next year.
09:23 AM
Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) on Saturday urged all Left parties to commemorate December 6 -- the day the Babri mosque in Ayodhya was demolished -- as "Defend the Constitution and Secularism Day". (Read more here)
"December 6 this year marks the 26th anniversary of the demolition of the Babri Masjid. In the current situation, it is essential to observe this day in the defence of secularism and democracy," the party said in a statement.
09:21 AM
A museum showcasing the history of Ram Janmabhoomi and related subjects will also be constructed.
09:19 AM
The CM selected the design, which proposed a bronze statue measuring 151 metres standing on a pedestal of 50 metres and covered under an umbrella hood of another 20 metres, thus totalling 221 metres. The selected design depicts Ram holding a metal bow in his left arm, while holding an arrow in his right arm.
09:19 AM
Late last night, Adityanath reviewed statue designs submitted by five different firms regarding the proposed Ram statue in Ayodhya.
09:19 AM
At the proposed height of 221 metres, the statue would be the highest in the world and 38 metre taller than the current tallest ‘Statue of Unity’ dedicated to Sardar Patel in Gujarat, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month.
09:19 AM
Yogi counters Shiv Sena's temple narrative with world's tallest Ram statue
Within a few hours of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray challenging the BJP over the Ram temple, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath cleared the ambitious Lord Ram statue project in Ayodhya. (Read more here)
09:05 AM
The Shiv Sena's prime demand is to expedite the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya by promulgating an Ordinance to the effect.
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