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‘UP now riot-free, paving way for investment’: Yogi Adityanath on Ram Temple, plans for ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’

‘UP now riot-free, paving way for investment’: Yogi Adityanath on Ram Temple, plans for ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’

Updated on: Dec 06, 2025 03:05 pm IST “Today, December 6, would have seen a curfew-like situation in UP. But it’s all peaceful,” UP CM Yogi Adityanath said at Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2025 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday hailed the 1992 demolition of the Babri Masjid — which he referred to as “the disputed structure” — and termed building of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya as “the biggest achievement” that led to “lasting peace”. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the HT Leadership Summit 2025 in New Delhi on Saturday. (HT Photo) He saw this as a stepping stone towards investment and development in UP. Follow here | Live updates on HTLS 2025 The senior BJP leader noted that the day, December 6, also marked the anniversary of when “a stain was removed” and the path laid for the temple to come up. He thanked the Supreme Court for its 2019 decision that unanimously ruled to allow the temple to be built at that spot. As the Ram Temple has …

‘No Moral Standing’: India Fires Back At Pakistan For Remarks On Ram Temple Flag-Hoisting | India News

‘No Moral Standing’: India Fires Back At Pakistan For Remarks On Ram Temple Flag-Hoisting | India News

Last Updated:November 26, 2025, 21:20 IST India’s response came after Pakistan accused India of “discrimination against minorities” after PM Modi’s flag-hoisting ceremony at the Ram Mandir. PM Modi hoists sacred saffron flag at Ram Mandir, marking completion of the temple. India gave a sharp response to Pakistan over the Dhwajarohan (flag hoisting) ceremony of the Ram Mandir in UP’s Ayodhya, saying it had no moral standing to lecture others and would do better to focus on its own abysmal human rights record. His remarks came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi ceremonially hoisted a saffron flag on the spire of the Ram temple in UP’s Ayodhya on Tuesday, symbolising the completion of its construction. While the ceremony was a moment of emotional and spiritual significance for Hindus, Pakistan accused India of “discrimination against minorities” and “eradicating Muslim culture and heritage”, without any evidence. Noting Pakistan’s response, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen the reported remarks and reject them with the contempt they deserve. As a country with a deeply stained …

Ayodhya city decked up for grand celebrations, CM Yogi to perform rituals – India TV

Ayodhya city decked up for grand celebrations, CM Yogi to perform rituals – India TV

Image Source : X Ayodhya city decked up to celebrate Ram Mandir anniversary Ayodhya is all prepared to welcome a large influx of devotees and dignitaries to celebrate the first anniversary of the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Temple. In several videos and visuals, devotees can be seen gathering around the temple while chanting bhajans and shlokas. To mark the celebration, a three-day festival will begin in Ayodhya on Saturday. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate the event by performing ‘Maha Abhishek’ of Ram Lalla.   Three-day festival begins today The Ram Temple Trust will organise a series of cultural and religious events in Ayodhya to celebrate the first anniversary of the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol at the temple. These celebrations are scheduled from January 11 to 13. Around 110 VIPs along with common people, who ere unable to attend the historic ceremony last year, are invited to attend the event.  The three-day event will feature performances by renowned artists such as ‘Folk Queen of India’ Malini Awasthi; playback singer and politician …

‘400 paar’ gets a fresh twist, PM Modi says needed to stop Congress from ‘putting Babri lock on Ram Mandir’ | Elections News

Claiming that the Congress intends to overturn the Supreme Court’s decision on Ram Mandir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said he needs 400 seats so the party cannot succeed in its plan to put the “Babri lock” on the temple in Ayodhya or bring back Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. This is a departure from the PM’s earlier framing of the 400-seat mark – while he had not attributed a reason in the run up to the polls, after the first phase, he had said he needed to cross this figure so the Congress cannot steal the reservation of Dalits, tribals and OBCs. Speaking in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone and Dhar districts, Modi countered the Congress allegations that the slogan of “400 paar” was aimed at abolishing the Constitution. “The Congress is spreading lies… Don’t they know that from 2019 to 2024… the NDA-plus alliance already had the support of around 400 seats… Modi needs 400 seats so the Congress cannot bring back Article 370 in Kashmir and create trouble. Modi needs 400 seats so …

Boy Dressed As Ram Lalla For Ram Navami Celebrations In Ayodhya

His attire resembled the black granite idol that now graces the Ram temple’s sanctum sanctorum New Delhi: Hundreds of devotees gathered in Ayodhya on Wednesday to witness the grand Ram Navami celebrations at the Ram temple, but one of them stood out – a young boy from Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur who was painted black and dressed as Ram Lalla. In a video shared by the news agency ANI, he was seen adorned with a golden crown and necklaces. His attire resembled the black granite idol that now graces the Ram temple’s sanctum sanctorum. #WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | A young boy – K Ayushmaan Rao – dresses up as Ram Lalla and arrives in Ayodhya, on the occasion of #RamNavami. The boy has come to the city from Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. pic.twitter.com/WD242kYj0W — ANI (@ANI) April 17, 2024 Earlier on Wednesday, pujas and special events were organised across the country to celebrate Ram Navami, a festival that commemorates the birth of Lord Ram. The celebrations were of a grander scale, of course, in Ayodhya, which is considered the …

The Science Behind ‘Surya Tilak’ Ceremony At Ayodhya’s Ram Temple

A team of ten esteemed Indian scientists is stationed at the Ram Mandir. Ayodhya: At noon, today, the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya witnessed a unique event as the forehead of the Ram Lalla idol was anointed with a ray of sunlight, known as ‘Surya Tilak’ on the occasion of Ram Navami.  Using cutting-edge scientific expertise, a 5.8 centimetre beam of light hit the deity’s forehead. To achieve this remarkable phenomenon, a specialised instrument was designed. A team of ten esteemed Indian scientists stationed at the Ram Mandir ensured the success of this auspicious event on Ram Navami. For approximately 3 to 3.5 minutes starting at 12 noon, sunlight was precisely directed onto the statue’s forehead using a combination of mirrors and lenses. Commissioned by the temple trust, scientists from a leading government institution devised a sophisticated apparatus consisting of mirrors and lenses. This mechanism, officially termed the ‘Surya Tilak mechanism’, marks a significant scientific and engineering feat. Dr Pradeep Kumar Ramacharla, Scientist and Director at the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee, explained to …

Amitabh Bachchan Shares Ram Lalla’s Pics Taken During Ayodhya Visit

Ayodhya Ram Temple: Amitabh Bachchan was seen standing in front of the new Ram Lalla idol New Delhi: Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan today shared pictures from his visit to the newly-built Ram temple in Ayodhya. In the pictures posted on his official account on X, Mr Bachchan can be seen standing with folded hands in front of the new Ram Lalla idol, which was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple on Monday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Bol Siya Pati Ramchandra Ki Jai,” Mr Bachchan wrote, who was among over 7,000 distinguished guests who were invited to the ‘pran pratishtha’ (consecration ceremony) in Ayodhya. T 4899 – बोल सिया पति रामचंद्र की जय 🚩 pic.twitter.com/6S8rhQD8Uk — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) January 22, 2024 On Monday, the megastar was also seen exchanging pleasantries with Prime Minister Modi at the grand event in Ayodhya. In a video shared by the news agency ANI, PM Modi was seen greeting the 81-year-old actor, who was accompanied by his son and actor Abhishek Bachchan, with folded hands with the …

Madhur Bhandarkar: Everybody was in tears when Shree Ram’s door opened

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar was one of the ‘lucky’ Bollywood celebrities to witness the historic moment at Ram Mandir, Ayodhya on January 22. While still in the city, he describe the vibe there and tells us, “It was very vibrant and nice. The energy in everyone there was just on another level. It is a remarkable deal for every Indian. The kind of euphoria that was there, especially when the doors opened to see Ram Lalla, people just couldn’t control their emotions, it was quite emotional,” further adding, “It was overwhelming for everyone. We were sitting outside and watching it on the big screen. Everyone started clapping and shouting ‘Jai Shree Ram’ at that time.” Madhur Bhandarkar in Ram mandir Ayodhya Ask how he feels to be included among the few from the fraternity in attendance and the 55-year-old expresses, “I felt absolutely honoured and privileged to be a part of this historical moment that happened today. I was very happy to be there with such esteemed actors, cricketers, filmmakers and industrialists there. What we have …

Ayodhya Ram Temple – An Architectural Marvel And India’s New Landmark

No iron or steel has been used in the construction of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: A new landmark of India – both structural and spiritual – rises on Ayodhya’s horizon today as a new-age architectural marvel of elegant sandstones, diligently carved by craftspeople with dedication and devotion to Lord Ram. The majestic Ram temple in Ayodhya is a sprawling structure, built by overcoming engineering challenges and with due sensitivity to nature. Champat Rai, general secretary of the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, said the temple’s construction is the result of “collective wisdom” of “some of the best brains in the country”. No iron or steel has been used in the construction of the grand structure. Stones have been sourced from Rajasthan’s Bansi Paharpur area. Mr Rai said, “The entire temple superstructure will eventually be three storeys – G 2.” Visitors will climb 32 steps from the eastern side to reach the main temple. The temple complex, built in the traditional Nagara style, will be 380 feet long from the east …