Ram Temple

It is not just a matter of happiness for us, instead it is a matter of pride, says Arif Mohammad Khan

Four months ahead of general elections, inauguration of Ram Temple will be used by Modi to seek third term as PM

Analysts say the temple inauguration is expected to boost Modi's effort to secure a third term

This act of political brinkmanship was undesired, has come at a time when societal unrest is on rise and minorities

57-member bloc says these actions aim at obliterating Islamic landmarks

Most opposition parties, including the main opposition Congress, skipped the inauguration

Urged the Indian government to ensure the safety and security of religious minorities

Temple site was bitterly contested for decades with both Hindus and Muslims laying claim to it

Ayodhya set for tourism, business boom with new temple

Temple is built on grounds where a centuries-old mosque, Babri Masjid, once stood before it was torn down by zealots

Ayodhya readies for Hindu temple opening on site of Babri mosque, part of Modi's re-election campaign

Building a Ram temple at the site has been a central, campaign theme of Prime Minister Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP

Court rules to compensate Muslims with five acres of land at a prominent place in Ayodhya

Hindu crowd tore down Babri mosque in 1992, triggering riots that killed about 2,000 people across India

Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute remains pending before top court

The Muslim group said they came to help construct Ram temple at disputed site