Ram mandir news

Here are some recent news updates on the Ram Mandir issue:

Latest Updates:

  1. Supreme Court Verdict: On November 9, 2019, the Supreme Court of India delivered a historic verdict, giving the green light to the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The court ruled that the disputed land should be handed over to a trust, which will be responsible for building the temple.
  2. Trust Formation: In February 2020, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust was formed to oversee the construction of the Ram Mandir. The trust has a five-member board, including prominent Hindu leaders and intellectuals.
  3. Land Handover: On February 5, 2020, the Uttar Pradesh government handed over the disputed land to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The trust has since begun the process of constructing the temple.
  4. Construction Update: The construction of the Ram Mandir is underway, with the foundation stone laid on August 5, 2020. The temple is expected to be completed by 2024, in time for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Background:

The Ram Mandir issue has been a contentious topic in India for decades. The dispute revolves around the ownership of a 2.77-acre plot of land in Ayodhya, which is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ram. The site was previously occupied by the Babri Masjid, a 16th-century mosque that was demolished by Hindu nationalists in 1992, leading to widespread communal violence.

Key Players:

  1. Nirmohi Akhara: A Hindu sect that has been fighting for the rights of Hindus to build a temple at the disputed site.
  2. All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB): A Muslim organization that has been advocating for the preservation of the Babri Masjid and the rights of Muslims to worship at the site.
  3. Uttar Pradesh Government: The state government has been involved in the negotiations and has handed over the disputed land to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

Reactions:

The Supreme Court verdict and the construction of the Ram Mandir have been met with mixed reactions from various quarters. While many Hindus have hailed the verdict as a historic victory, many Muslims have expressed disappointment and concern over the fate of the Babri Masjid.

International Reactions:

The international community has been watching the developments in Ayodhya with interest. The United States, the United Kingdom, and other Western countries have issued statements urging calm and restraint, while some Muslim-majority countries have expressed concerns over the fate of the Babri Masjid.