PM Modi inaugurates Ram Mandir at site of demolished Babri Masjid

Prior to the 2024 Lok Sabha Election, Today Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the most anticipated Ram Mandir, which was BJP’s election manifesto in 2014 Loksabha Election along with against price rise of basic commodities and unemployment. Even though prices rose for basic commodities for a significant amount and unemployment also rose in record numbers, BJP was able to keep their promise for Ram Mandir.

The Grand Ram Mandir, which is still being constructed on the site of Babri Masjid, which was demolished in 1992 by RSS and BJP. The black event triggered Hindu-Muslim Riots around the country.

In this grand Opening ceremony, Top film stars among the country and cricketers were joined with hundreds of Ministers and Politicians. While politicians from opposition have boycotted since the inauguration is for political gain for the upcoming Lok Sabha Election.

Also critics raised concerns about exploiting religious celebration in a country where the constitution is Secular and that’s one of the crown of Indian Constitutions.

In the name of celebration, most North Indian cities hosted flags which carried images of Lord Ram, lit Lamps on the rooftop.

History of Babri Masjid

Construction (1528-1529): The mosque was built by Mir Baqi, a Mughal commander, under Emperor Babur’s reign. However, there’s debate around the exact date and historical records from that period are scarce.

A Shared Space (19th Century): For centuries, the site functioned as a place of worship for Muslims and Hindu. The first documented conflict arose in the mid-19th century when a Hindu sect claimed a temple once stood there.

Escalating Tensions (20th Century): The dispute intensified in the 20th century, with calls for a Ram temple at the site gaining momentum. Legal battles ensued, and in 1949, idols were reportedly placed inside the mosque, further straining relations.

Ram Mandir Campaign (1990): Bharatiya Janata Party officially started a campaign to build Ram Mandir on the site of the demolished Babri Masjid. BJP Leader LK Advani’s nationwide campaign led to violence around the country.

Demolition (1992): In a devastating turn of events, the Babri Masjid was demolished in 1992 by a Hindu nationalist mob from BJP and RSS, which sparked widespread violence across India. In the result around 2000 people died, and most of them were Muslim.