Modi said “After centuries of waiting, our Ram has arrived.”

Narendra Modi speaks at the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in New Delhi on December 3, 2023.

“(Today) is the beginning of a new time cycle,” Modi said at the new temple honoring Hindu deity Lord Ram. “After centuries of waiting, our Ram has arrived.” According to observers, the consecration of a contentious Hindu temple represents the country’s radical departure from its secular founding principles, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi flouts laws … Read more