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PM Modi lights Ram Jyoti at his residence in Delhi after attending Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya

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PM Modi lights Ram Jyoti at his residence in Delhi after attending Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya

Hours after performing Pran Pratishtha rituals at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to share pictures of himself lighting Ram Jyoti at his official residence in Delhi. He shared the pictures with the hashtag of RamJyoti.

In the pictures, he is seen lighting Ram Jyoti in front of a stunning portrait of the newly consecrated Ram Lalla idol which has been curved from Krishna Shila. 

Senior Adviser in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and senior journalist, Kanchan Gupta lauded PM Modi for leading the nation by example. Notably, PM Modi had earlier asked Indians to light Ram Jyoti to mark the historic day of Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha and the arrival of Shri Ram at his birthplace after a nearly 5-century struggle.

Along with the video, the post read, “Prime Minister @narendramodi had asked every Indian at home and abroad to light diyas on 22 January 2024 to celebrate the consecration of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir in #Ayodhya. Monday evening, PM Modi led the nation by example, lighting Ram Jyoti at his home in Delhi.” 

Earlier in the day, PM Modi had announced ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryoday Yojana’ to harness solar energy and equip over 1 crore houses with solar rooftop systems.

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, PM Modi tweeted, “All the devotees of the world always get energy from the light of Suryavanshi Lord Shri Ram. Today, on the auspicious occasion of consecration in Ayodhya, my resolution got further strengthened that the people of India should have their own solar rooftop system on the roof of their houses.”

Scuffle breaks out inside Jadavpur University over live screening of Ram Mandir Pran Prathistha

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Scuffle breaks out inside Jadavpur University over live screening of Ram Mandir Pran Prathistha

On Monday (22nd January), a scuffle broke out between the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) and members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) over the live screening of Ram Mandir Pran Prathistha at Jadavpur University in Kolkata.

As per reports, the ABVP did not receive permission to host the live screening of the event on the university campus due to ongoing exams. Members of the student group nonetheless assembled and chanted the name of Lord Ram.

They gathered in the union room and watched the live screening of Ram Mandir Pran Prathistha. ABVP leader Saptarshi Sarkar informed, “Apart from the ABVP members and students, some staff of the university were also present. The programme will continue till evening.”

The ABVP students were stopped by security guards led by pro-Vice-Chancellor Amitava Datta. This led to a scuffle between the two, leading to injuries.

Later, the members of the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) reached the spot and attacked ABVP members. The heated situation was brought under control by the security guards at the varsity.

Thereafter, all university gates were locked and everyone except students writing their semester exams were prevented from entering the campus.

SFI members later held a protest outside the Jadavpur University campus. While speaking about the incident, ABVP leader Monoranjan Joardar remarked, “They are the students of the university. They wanted to celebrate the historic moment.”

“They did not seek permission as it is a moment being celebrated across the country. They had faced some threats from a section of the students for planning to do this,” he added.

“But when they tried to hold their programme, they were stopped by the authorities and SFI members. We want the students to have the right to celebrate such moments,” the ABVP leader further emphasised.

On Monday (22nd January), left-liberal ‘journalists’, ‘activists’, and propagandists also took to social media to whine about the Pran Prathistha of the Ram Mandir. 22nd January 2024 marks the day of the awakening of the Hindu civilisation and the undoing of 496 years of cultural subversion.

As such, it was expected that left ecosystem would be rattled completely.

“I am swearing on Allah if you assist the BJP, nobody will forgive you”: Mamata Banerjee makes Kafir jibe at ‘Sarv Dharm Sambhav’ rally

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“I am swearing on Allah if you assist the BJP, nobody will forgive you”: Mamata Banerjee makes Kafir jibe at ‘Sarv Dharm Sambhav’ rally

On the day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi consecrated Ram Lalla’s idol in Ram Mandir, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee courted another controversy for giving an allegedly inciting speech. 

Addressing the gathering at Park Circus Maidan, she issued a stern warning to those who support or vote for BJP. She said, “Ek bat yaad rakhna, BJP ko madad mat karna, BJP ko agar tum log madad karoge koi to Allah ki kasam aap logo ko koi mafi nhi karega hum to mafi nhi karenge.” (Translated – Do remember one thing, don’t support/assist/vote for BJP. I am swearing on Allah if you help/assist BJP, nobody would forgive you, let alone me.) 

In her address at Circus Maidan during ‘Sarv Dharm Sambhav’ rally, she also reportedly said, “Jo Kafir hain, woh darte hain, Jo ladte hain, woh jeet te hain.”

Taking to X, popular X user Ankur Singh highlighted the controversial remarks and asked, “How Mamata Banerjee is inciting Muslims after Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha?”

Kafir is a pejorative jibe used by Islamists to refer to anyone who doesn’t believe in Islam, polytheists, and idol worshippers even calling for direct harm (annihilation of their existence). 

However, this is not the first time that West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has used the pejorative term. In May 2022, a video of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee went viral on social media where she was addressing the crowd on the occasion of Eid. During her address, she said something that sounded like ‘Kafir’. She said, “Let them do what they want. We are not scared. We are not cowards. We are not ‘Kafir’ [possibly]. We fight. We know how to fight. We will fight against them. We will finish them.” 

Netizens were in disbelief as the video went viral. Many expressed their concern over a sitting CM using the word in a public address. Interestingly, Banerjee, who prefers to speak in Bangla most of the time, gave the statement in Hindi that also added to the speculations that she allegedly wanted to give a message to those who “do not speak Bangla”.

Several netizens have pointed this out. Though it is unclear what the West Bengal CM said during her address, she has a history of making controversial statements. Not to forget, during state elections, she used the slogan “Khela Hobe“, which was commemorated on Direct Action Day. Given such history, no one should be surprised if she used the word ‘kafir’ and said, ‘we are not cowards and know how to fight’.

Karnataka: Tajuddin Dafedar arrested for posting a morphed picture of Ram Mandir with Pakistani flag and ‘Babri Masjid’ written on it

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Karnataka: Tajuddin Dafedar arrested for posting a morphed picture of Ram Mandir with Pakistani flag and ‘Babri Masjid’ written on it

On 22nd January (Monday), the Gadag Police in Karnataka arrested a miscreant identified as Tajuddin Dafedar for creating and posting a morphed picture of Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir on social media. The morphed picture was posted on Facebook in which the accused had added Pakistani flags atop the Ram Mandir. He had also inscribed ‘Babri Masjid’ at the bottom of the picture.  

The morphed image hurt the sentiments of the Hindu community sparking an outrage from several Hindu organisations which prompted the police to apprehend the miscreant. The police officials have also made the accused delete the objectionable post. 

(The accused Tajuddin Dafedar and the objectionable morphed picture which led a massive outrage in Karnataka, Image Source – Asianet)

Regarding the incident, the police said that a man was detained in Karnataka’s Gadag district for sharing on social media a morphed photo of Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir. Superintendent of Police of Gadag Babasab Nemagoud said, “He is a Gadag local. We will probe if he belongs to any organisation. We have taken him into custody.” 

The viral Facebook post sparked an outrage. Observing the hurtful post, pro-Hindu activists in Gadag filed a police complaint demanding the arrest of the accused.

Based on the complaint, the police arrested the accused Tajuddin Dafedar. The accused, during interrogation, told police that he saw the post on Facebook and accidentally shared it. Further investigation is underway. 

It is important to note that the arrest came on the day when Prime Minister Modi consecrated Ram Lalla at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya in the presence of the August gathering of over 7000 invitees. He led the rituals and celebrations of the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol in the temple. Following the Pran Pratishtha rituals, he addressed the sea of Ram Bhakts. 

“Jai Sri Ram India”: Australian Cricketer David Warner wishes Indians on Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha

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“Jai Sri Ram India”: Australian Cricketer David Warner wishes Indians on Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha

Australian Cricketer David Warner who is known for praising Indian culture, cuisine, and festivals, wished Indians for the grand consecration ceremony at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya. The Aussie batter shared an Instagram post in which he said, “Jai Sri Ram INDIA.” 

The post also included an AI image to mark the arrival of Lord Shri Ram. He also tagged Vikas Kumar who is associated with several IPL teams as a supporting staff and had shared the same picture a day earlier.  

The post has garnered a lot of praise from Indians with some jokingly advising the Australian cricketer to apply for an Aadhar Card, a unique identification system. 

A user wrote, “We Indians Respect To you Man. JAY Shree Ram.” 

In the past, he had been seen grooving on Indian songs and trending reels including his now signature move from Pushpa. 

Meanwhile, South African cricketer Keshav Maharaj had earlier extended wishes for the Indian community before the Ram Mandir inauguration. 

He stated, “Namaste everyone. I just want to wish my Indian community in South Africa for the inauguration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya tomorrow. May there be peace, harmony, and spiritual enlightenment for all. Jai Shree Ram,” in a video message posted on his Instagram story.

He has previously revealed that he is an adherent follower of Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman. The cricket star has pasted an ‘Om’ sticker on his bat which is proudly displayed every time he comes to play.

Meanwhile, on the consecration ceremony on Monday, several Indian cricketing legends including Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble, and Venkateshwar Prasad among others have expressed happiness over the grand event. 

The ace batter Sachin described it as a special experience asserting that it is the dream come true for Indians and many around the world who longed for this. He added that these things will inspire a new generation.

Taking to X, Cricketing legend Venkatesh Prasad shared a video from the Ram Mandir premises chanting, “Ek hi naara ek hi naam, Jai Shree Ram”. He appealed to all Ram devotees to keep enchanting and roaring Ram naam and glory to Shri Ram.

He tweeted, “Say it, Sing it, Roar it. Jai Shree Ram.”

PM Modi launches ‘Pradhan Matri Suryoday Yojana’ after Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha event, to equip 1 crore houses with solar rooftop system

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PM Modi launches ‘Pradhan Matri Suryoday Yojana’ after Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha event, to equip 1 crore houses with solar rooftop system

On the auspicious occasion of Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya, PM Modi announced ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryoday Yojana’ to harness solar energy and equip over 1 crore houses with solar rooftop systems.

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, PM Modi tweeted, “All the devotees of the world always get energy from the light of Suryavanshi Lord Shri Ram. Today, on the auspicious occasion of consecration in Ayodhya, my resolution got further strengthened that the people of India should have their own solar rooftop system on the roof of their houses.”

“The first decision I have taken after returning from Ayodhya is that our government will launch “Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana” with the target of installing rooftop solar on 1 crore houses. This will not only reduce the electricity bill of the poor and middle class but will also make India self-reliant in the energy sector,” PM Modi tweeted.

22 January 2024 was etched in the annals of Bharatvarsh’s glorious history after Ram Lalla’s Pran Pratishtha concluded in the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. PM Modi performed the consecration ceremony, reinstalling Ram Lalla to his rightful abode after 496 long agonising years. 

Celebrations swept across the country as millions of devotees took to the streets and visited temples, small and big, to mark the completion of Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla and pay their tributes to God on his homecoming to Ayodhya.

Ram Lalla Virajman at the holy site is an expression of the unprecedented grit, dauntless determination, and extraordinary courage of the millions who ensured the fight for the Janmabhoomi is not lost in the vicissitudes of the time, and who instilled a sense of obligation to Dharma among their progenies to persist with the struggle until their goal of liberating the birth-site of Lord Ram was achieved.

PM Modi acknowledged the sacrifices made by millions of Hindus, saying, “After centuries of unprecedented patience, countless sacrifices, renunciations and penances, our Prabhu Ram has come…” 

Pakistan joins left-liberals of India to whine against Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony

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Pakistan joins left-liberals of India to whine against Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony

Pakistan suffered a meltdown on Monday after the conclusion of Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya. In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan, Islamabad condemned the construction and the consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

“The centuries-old mosque was demolished on 6 December 1992 by a mob of extremists. Deplorably, India’s superior judiciary not only acquitted the criminals responsible for this despicable act but also allowed the construction of a temple on the site of the demolished mosque,” reads the statement by a country where minorities, including Hindus and Christians, are subjected to unspeakable atrocities, often with their places of worship and idols attacked and destroyed.

The statement, which appears to be directed to inflame communal passions in India, attributed the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha to the “growing majoritarianism” in India. “These constitute an important facet of the ongoing efforts for social, economic and political marginalisation of the Indian Muslims,” the statement read.

“The Chief Ministers of two major Indian states, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, are on record as citing the Babri Mosque’s demolition or inauguration of the ‘Ram Temple’ as the first step towards reclaiming parts of Pakistan,” the statement further read.

However, celebrations swept across the length and breadth of India as jubilant people took to the streets chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans after PM Modi performed the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. The consecration ceremony in Ayodhya marks Lord Ram’s homecoming to his birthsite since 1528 AD when Mughal invaders violently usurped the Janmabhoomi site to build a mosque on the ruins of a preexisting temple to humiliate and demoralise the idol-worshipping native Indians.

Unsurprisingly, Pakistan’s stand converges with the position taken by the Indian Left, which has opposed the construction and consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir. Several leading left-leaning ideologues, including Arfa Khanum Sherwani, are ranting and raving about the Pran Pratishtha ceremony as Ram Lalla returns to his rightful abode.

Pakistan: Schools and colleges shut in capital Islamabad amid threat of a suicide terror attack

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Pakistan: Schools and colleges shut in capital Islamabad amid threat of a suicide terror attack

On Monday, 22nd January, the schools and colleges in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, remained shut after police received a threat of a terrorist attack at the education institutions by a terrorist group. As per reports, the Islamabad police received a threat call of a suicide attack. Inspector Inamullah Khan told Bloomberg that a threat call was received. However, he did not reveal the name of the terrorist organisation that issued the threat. He added that all education institutes were closed amid the threat.

According to Geo TV, three universities in Islamabad were shut indefinitely over security concerns. Reportedly, security agencies conducted searches in the suburbs late Sunday. Bahria, Air and National Defence Universities’ administration issued notices for the closure. The final exams in these universities may also be affected due to the closure.

The terror attacks in India’s hostile neighbours have increased in recent times. As per reports, 1,524 people lost their lives, and 1,463 were injured in 789 terror attacks and counter-terror operations in 2023.

Notably, the general elections in Pakistan are scheduled for 8th of February. Given elections, security agencies are already on high alert.

In the past few years, Pakistan has seen multiple regime changes and political unrest, leading to an unstable economy. Inflation, internet blackouts, power cuts, fuel shortages and terrorist attacks have been continuously in the headlines in recent times.

“Muslims should hand over disputed Gyanvapi, Shahi Idgah structure to Hindus,” says archaeologist KK Mohammad who worked on Ram Janmabhoomi excavation

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“Muslims should hand over disputed Gyanvapi, Shahi Idgah structure to Hindus,” says archaeologist KK Mohammad who worked on Ram Janmabhoomi excavation

Retired Regional Director of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), KK Mohammad has said that Muslims should hand over the disputed Gyanvapi and Shahi Idgah land to Hindus. In an interview to IANS, the senior archeologist said that handing over the said land to Hindus is the only solution to this dispute.

KK Mohammad had made crucial findings regarding the Ram Janmabhoomi. He was a strong proponent of Ram Mandir and supported the existence of Ram Mandir under the demolished disputed structure of Babri mosque. He also negated the theories against Ram Mandir.

KK Mohammad was also part of BB Lal’s team that excavated the Babri Masjid in 1976.

Now, the archaeologist has spoken about the Gyanvapi-Shahi Idgah dispute. The dispute pertains to the belief of 5 women petitioners seeking permission to worship the Maa Shringar Gauri, Bhagwan Ganesh, Shri Hanuman and Nandi idols present inside the so-called Gyanvapi disputed mosque.

A Shivling was also found inside the structure in Varanasi in 2022 along with symbols of Swastika.

KK Mohammad has said that all religious leaders should unite and hand over the Gyanvapi and Krishna Janmabhoomi structures to the Hindu community.

“Kashi, Mathura and Ayodhya are very special for Hindus as they are associated with the lives of Bhagwan Shiva, Bhagwan Krishna and Bhagwan Ram. Muslims have no sentiments for the mosques built here,” he reportedly said.

KK Mohammad on Ram Janmabhoomi excavation

Mohammad said that the team led by BB Lal of which he was also a part had found several pillars with inscriptions resembling Hindu temples.

“Even in the walls of the building, there were several depictions of Hindu gods and goddesses that were defaced in many places. We could also find terracotta statues of animals, females, warriors and several such materials,” he said.

One of Mohammad’s team members was Jaisree Ramanathan, wife of senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.

Mohammad corroborated the reports that Dr BB Lal did not want the findings to be revealed to the public. According to him, communist historians led by Prof Irfan Habib released press statements that Dr Lal and his team did not find anything from the excavations.

“It was then that Prof Lal was forced to respond and the findings were brought out to the public. Prof Irfan Habib was not an archaeologist and only a historian and he had distorted ideas that led to a major polarisation among the people. However, the crucial evidence was received after the Masjid was demolished in 1992 and not during the excavation your team undertook in 1976,” Mohammed said.

He added, “”It was a 12th-century Vishnuharishila inscription that was there under the structure. Critics had earlier stated that it was an 18th-century inscription but they backed out later. In the inscription, it was clearly written about the Mahavishnu who had killed Bali and also killed the man with ten heads. This means Lord Ram and hence it is clear as to who the place belonged to.”

Speaking about the Ram Mandir, he said, “”Indeed I am happy as a professional archaeologist and that a majestic temple for Lord Ram has come up in Ayodhya. An archaeologist is not a Hindu or a Muslim. I am a professional archaeologist and I am professionally very happy that several years of excavations and scientific findings have given a correct result and a grand temple is coming up. I am happy about this.”

Ram Mandir and tourism initiatives to add Rs 25,000 crore to UP’s tax revenue: SBI Report

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Ram Mandir and tourism initiatives to add Rs 25,000 crore to UP’s tax revenue: SBI Report

Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and other tourism initiatives are expected to add an extra Rs 20,000-25,000 crores of tax revenue in Uttar Pradesh’s coffers, as per the latest SBI report. 

The report was released on 21st January (Sunday). According to the report, the state will draw immense benefits from the Centre’s Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) scheme. 

According to its Budget, Uttar Pradesh’s tax revenue is expected to be around Rs 2.5 lakh crore in FY24.

As per the SBI report, tourist spending in the state will double this year as compared to 2022. As per the estimates, by the end of the year, the total expenditure by tourists in the state could surpass the Rs 4 lakh crore mark.  

The report noted, “Given the completion of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and initiatives taken by the UP government to promote tourism, we believe that the total expenditure by tourists in UP may cross the Rs 4 lakh crore mark by the end of this year.” 

As per official data, in 2022, domestic tourists spent around Rs 2.2 lakh crore while foreign tourists spent another Rs 10,000 crore in the state. In the same year, Ayodhya recorded 2.21 crore tourists. 

According to the estimates, Uttar Pradesh’s gross state domestic product (GSDP) for FY24 will be Rs 24.4 lakh crore ($298 billion). 

The report noted that the rise in spiritual tourism has transformed the tourism landscape in UP. This has led to enhanced physical and digital infrastructure, improved connectivity, and a significant upswing in travel. The report commended the state’s initiatives on economic and socioeconomic fronts, projecting that Uttar Pradesh is poised to surpass the $500 billion mark as India reaches a $5 trillion economy by FY28.

As per the report, it is estimated that UP could have the second most weightage in Indian GDP by FY28. The state’s GSDP could overtake Norway, the Scandinavian country.

“UP will be one of the two states that will break the $500 billion mark in 2027 (or FY28) when India achieves the 3rd place in the global economy. The GDP size of major Indian states in 2027 will be more than that of some European countries like Norway,” the report said.

The SBI report recommended that the state government consider implementing a comprehensive travel plan. This plan aims to provide a curated experience highlighting the rich history of various significant locations within the state and neighboring regions, using a hub-and-spoke model. Additionally, the report suggested the potential for international collaborations to create an extensive tourist map.

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