Published 12:57 IST, May 10th 2024

'Proud Of 500-year Fight': PM Speaks on Politicisation of Ram Temple

PM Modi said, “We are proud of the 500-year-fight for the Ram Temple and this struggle can inspire people across the globe.”

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"We are proud of the 500-year fight for Ram Temple. Trustees even invited those who opposed the Mandir" | Image: Repbulic Media
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an exclusive interview with Republic Media Network’s Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami spoke on Ram Temple being me an political issue by Opposition. As Arnab asked, how he views politics that has emerged around inauguration of Ram Mandir, PM Modi said, “Why did we fight against British Raj What was need for Independence? This is because self-respect and hour holds and important place in any civilisation.”

Prime Minister stated that a community kept fighting for its faith for 500 years. He emphasized that generation after generation, people fought for building Ram Mandir.

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PM Modi said, “We are proud of 500-year-fight for Ram Temple and this struggle can inspire people across globe.”

He said that on January 22, he went to Ayodhya for Ram Lalla's "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony, even in his speech that day he mentioned, “Our journey is from Dev se desh, Ram se rashtra (from deity to country, from Ram to nation).” ding that Ram Temple trustees invited even people who opposed decision on building Ram temple. While those who fought for Babri Masjid accepted invitation for consecration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Congress rejected it, said PM Modi. 

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Prime Minister said, “Iqbal Ansari, one of main plaintiffs in Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case also joined Ram temple's “Pran-Pratistha” event. Ansari even bought a miniature replica of Ram Temple to gift one of his aides. I thought if Iqbal Ansari is a true secular or Congress. After this incident, I felt that Ansari is a real secular person. He fought for his right throughout and as Supreme Court's judgement came he acccepted it. country is watching Ansari as well as Shahi parivaar and making ir own evaluation.”

“ day historic judgement came, I said this is an opportunity to bring people toger. But it is unfortunate that some parties think ir vote bank will drift because of Ram Temple visit,” expressed Prime Minister Modi.

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During most-awaited 100 minute interview, PM Modi exuded confidence in NDA-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) crossing 400 seats on June 4 and also spoke on a wide range of issues, including corruption, politics, vision for Bharat and current global challenges.
 

11:21 IST, May 10th 2024