Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s rhetoric on not going to Ayodhya has heated up the politics of Maharashtra. When the uproar started over the statement given by Congress leader Nana Patole in which he had said that ‘Rahul Gandhi is following the ideals of Lord Ram’, Nana Patole has once again reacted on it.

Nana Patole said that Rahul Gandhi’s politics is for the exploited, oppressed and deprived class. He also said through the statement that he never compared Rahul Gandhi with Shri Ram. After this statement, Swami Rambhadracharya has called it sheer sycophancy. He had said, “That person has not been able to understand Lord Ram. Shri Ram and Rahul Gandhi cannot be compared in any way. Only God knows what kind of work Rahul Gandhi is doing.”

What is Nana Patole’s statement?

On this statement of Swami Rambhadracharya, Nana Patole said in a statement to ANI, ‘Rambhadracharya ji is a big and respected person, so he will not make personal comments on him, but Rahul Gandhi’s fight is for the rights of farmers, poor and the deprived.’ He also said that some people are not able to see the work of Rahul Gandhi, because according to him they are blind and cannot understand the truth. Patole clarified that whatever Rahul Gandhi is doing is in the interest of the country and it cannot be ignored.

#WATCH Nagpur, Maharashtra: Congress leader Nana Patole on Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya’s statement said, “…Rahul Gandhi’s fight is for the exploited, oppressed, deprived class, for the country… I did not compare Rahul Gandhi and Lord Shri Ram. I believe that Rahul Gandhi is the son of Lord Ram… pic.twitter.com/r4KZSzdhd2

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Mention of Rahul Gandhi’s travels

Congress leader Nana Patole, citing the example of Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra and other marches, said that the journeys from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and from Manipur to Mumbai were not just political, but to raise the voice of the exploited and oppressed people. He said that throughout his tenure, Rahul Gandhi has worked for those sections which are often ignored.

Giving the example of Ramayana, Patole said that just as Lord Ram had to face difficulties and tortures, similarly today Rahul Gandhi also has to struggle. He also added that he has not directly compared Rahul Gandhi with Lord Shri Ram, but has said that Rahul Gandhi is working following the path shown by Lord Ram.

There was a flood of faith in Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of New Year. A large number of devotees are reaching all the major temples of the state including the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya, Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi and Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura to have darshan of the Lord. So that we can start the new year with the blessings of God on the first day of the year.

On the first day of the new year, a large number of devotees are reaching the temple in Ayodhya to have darshan of Ramlala. Since late night, a crowd of devotees were seen in the temple waiting in long queues to have darshan of the Lord. People were seen lining up for hours, desperate to get a glimpse of Ram Lalla.

Devotees gathered to see Ramlala

On this occasion, devotees were seen dancing and dancing to the beats of drums in the temple. Devotees say that in the new year they have come to bless themselves by having darshan of Ramlala. It is said that if you start any work after having darshan of your favorite deity and taking his blessings, then that work is definitely completed.

The administration is fully alert in view of the influx of devotees in Ayodhya. Crowds of devotees are not being allowed to gather at one place. So that any kind of untoward incident can be avoided and the devotees do not face any problem in having the darshan of Ramlala. The crowd gathered in Ayodhya is enough to show that the inclination of the youth is now moving towards Sanatan and faith.

Enthusiasm seen among devotees in Kashi Vishwanath

Similar pictures emerged from Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. Where a large number of devotees came to have darshan of the Lord on the first day of the New Year. During this, while talking to ABP Live, the devotees expressed their zeal and enthusiasm. He said that we had thought that Lord Vishwanath should be seen on the first day of the new year and we all are very happy with it.

Queue of devotees in Banke Bihari temple

A huge crowd of devotees was also seen in the world famous Banke Bihari of Mathura on the occasion of New Year. Devotees were seen standing in queue since late night to have darshan of the Lord. Even after waiting for hours, his zeal and enthusiasm did not diminish. Considering the number of devotees, the administration has also made complete preparations. Traffic has been diverted at many places. In view of the crowd, the temple administration has appealed to the devotees not to come to the temple till January 5.

Input- Nishant Chaturvedi from Varanasi, Balram’s report from Ayodhya.

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On the second anniversary of the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh and the consecration of the idol of Ram Lala, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that no one is above Sanatan Dharma. CM said that earlier people used to be lathicharged for saying Jai Shri Ram. Some people with Ayodhya conspiracy Did. The previous government left Ayodhya bleeding. But when Bajrangbali himself is protecting it, then the ghosts and vampires will not come near when Mahavir’s name is heard. How could a terrorist enter here?

Just hearing the name of Ayodhya makes one feel that there was never a war here. But some people, with their fanaticism, had made Ayodhya also a battlefield. Remember when the country’s Prime Minister Modi came to Ayodhya and consecrated Ram Lalla and removed the stigma of slavery from Ayodhya. When on 25th November, PM Modi again came to Ayodhya and hoisted the saffron flag on the peak of Ram temple. There is nothing bigger than this eternal being.

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CM said that the previous governments had bled this Ayodhya. There is no devotee in the country and the world who does not feel fruitful after visiting Ayodhya. Before 2017, there was no electricity, no water, no security and whenever anyone chanted Jai Shri Ram, they were caned. And now even the biggest scheme of the Government of India has become ‘Ji Ram Ji’. Remember, from 1528 to 1992, Ram devotees continued to struggle in Ayodhya every 20 years. He did not care about the bullets and sticks and kept fighting.

In the same program, after CM Yogi, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that the movement for Ram Temple is the biggest movement in the world.

Now only a few days are left for the new year 2026 to start. On the occasion of New Year 2025, a large number of devotees had reached many temples across the country for darshan. From the Ram Temple in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh to the Jagannath Dham Temple in Puri, Orissa and some temples including Shri Sansthan Jeevottam Math, they were in the news for various reasons.

But do you know why all these temples were in the news? If not, then we will tell you the special reason behind it.

Ram Mandir

Since the establishment of Ram temple, the number of devotees coming to Ayodhya has increased significantly. Ram temple was in discussion about many things in the year 2025. The main reason for this was the flag hoisting ceremony.

Let us tell you that last month on 25 November 2025, on the auspicious occasion of Vivah Panchami, the country’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi had hoisted the flag of Ram Temple. During this time, a special kind of excitement and enthusiasm was seen among the devotees in Ram temple. Before the flag hoisting, special puja and religious rituals were performed in the Ram temple.

The date of November 25 was chosen for hoisting the flag of Ram temple because it was the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha month. It was on this date that the marriage of Lord Ram and Mother Sita took place, which is celebrated every year as Vivah Panchami.

Jagannath Rath Yatra

According to Hindu Vedic calendar, Jagannath Rath starts every year on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Ashadha month. This Rath Yatra starts from Jagannath Temple and goes to his aunt’s house and Gundicha Temple.

The chariots of Lord Jagannath, brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra also participate in this Rath Yatra. Devotees come from far and wide to participate in this Rath Yatra.

This year Jagannath Rath Yatra started on 27th June, Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra remains a topic of discussion. This religious procession takes place once a year, which purifies the environment.

Lord Ram’s statue unveiled in Goa

Goa is the smallest state of India, which is known for its unique characteristics. Every year a large number of tourists come to visit Goa. This year, the statue of Lord Rama was installed in Shri Sansthan Gokarna Paratagali Jeevottam Math, which became the center of attraction for tourists.

This statue was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28 November. This idol of Lord Ram is made of bronze. In the statue, Ramji is holding a bow and arrow.

There is an alert in Ayodhya, Mathura and Varanasi of UP on the anniversary of the demolition of Babri Masjid. Strict security arrangements have been made in all the three districts. As a precautionary measure, checking campaigns are being conducted at various places by the police team. Let us tell you that exactly 33 years ago, on 6 December 1992, Kar Sevaks had demolished the Babri Masjid. Since then, on 6th December, police remains on alert in Ayodhya, Mathura and Varanasi.

There is alert in Varanasi on the anniversary of Babri Masjid demolition. DCP Crime, Saravanan Thugamani said, “Everyone from Varanasi Commissionerate to the entire zone is on high alert. Investigations are being conducted at Varanasi City, Varanasi Junction and Banaras railway stations and patrolling teams have been deployed at all 84 ghats.

Increased security near Kashi Vishwanath temple and other temples

Apart from this, special monitoring will be done at Assi Ghat, Namo Ghat and Dashashwamedh Ghat during the evening aarti. Along with RPF and GRP, bomb disposal squad and dog squad are investigating in the parking lot of the railway station. Investigations are also being done at bus stands. Special security has been deployed at Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Kaal Bhairav ​​Temple and Sankatmochan Hanuman Temple…”

Police force is fully prepared in Mathura

At the same time, special security arrangements have been made in Mathura on the anniversary of the demolition of Babri Masjid. In this regard, SP Crime Avneesh Mishra said, “Those without identity cards and unauthorized entry are being continuously checked. The police force is on full alert.

He said that like previous years, adequate forces have been deployed. Continuous investigation is being done. All the information received is being verified. Traffic is still going on. School children are going to school. This is completely normal. Right now, there is no traffic diversion.”

Police increased surveillance in Ayodhya

On the other hand, police is on alert in view of security in Ayodhya. Regarding security preparations, SP Chakrapani Tripathi said, “There are arrangements for checking at various points… We have requested all the hotels and dharamshalas to maintain records of the guests staying there, which our officers will check. Vehicles are being checked regularly. Our teams are also patrolling the ghats and other areas. There are separate teams for security checking and monitoring as well as crowd management.”

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Politics has once again become heated in West Bengal. Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir gave a controversial statement saying that when many Ram temples can be built in the country, then why is there objection to building more than one mosque? After his statement, political turmoil has intensified in the state and different statements are coming out on this issue from BJP to Trinamool Congress.

Will lay the foundation of Babri Masjid on 6th December
Humayun Kabir had recently claimed that he is preparing to build a new Babri Masjid in Murshidabad, West Bengal and its foundation will be laid on 6 December. He said- Babri Masjid was demolished on 6 December 1992. This date is important. On the same day, 1450 years of Quran are also being completed, so it is necessary to lay the foundation of the mosque. He said sarcastically – ‘Everything will be done by one o’clock, half past one… What difference does it make who is saying what… I will not say anything.’

TMC kept distance, said- this is his personal statement
After the MLA’s statement, the party immediately distanced itself from the issue. TMC state vice president Jai Prakash Majumdar said, this is completely his personal statement. It has nothing to do with the party or the politics of Bengal. He is the only MLA who won the election on the name and symbol of TMC. TMC made it clear that the party does not support this statement.

BJP’s counterattack: ‘An attempt to scare Hindus’
BJP also expressed strong opposition to his statement. Union Minister of State Sukant Majumdar alleged that people like Humayun Kabir are trying to intimidate and put pressure on Hindus. He has the support of Mamata Banerjee. Majumdar said that this statement is going to harm the social environment of Bengal. He alleged that this is the same Kabir who had earlier said that there are 70% Muslims in Murshidabad and if he wants, he can throw Hindus into the Bhagirathi river. Majumdar warned that if the Hindus of Bengal do not wake up, then in the coming times, Babri Masjid will be built in place of every temple.

Congress leader Surendra Rajput has strongly attacked the statement of Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry regarding the flag hoisting of Ayodhya Ram temple. He said that Pakistan should remain within its limits because India will not tolerate any interference in its internal affairs.

Taking aim at Pakistan’s government and Army Chief Asim Munir, Rajput said, ‘India is a strong democracy and our Constitution is stable, which does not change every 8-10 years as it happens in Pakistan.’ He further said that India is capable of solving its own issues and this comment by Pakistan is ‘like calling its own death’. Rajput claimed that Pakistan is on the verge of disintegration very soon and it should improve its situation instead of commenting on India.

What did Pakistan say?
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry had said that Pakistan has taken the construction of Ram temple and flag hoisting at Babri Masjid in Ayodhya with concern and seriousness. Irrespective of the decision of the Supreme Court of India, Pakistan’s Foreign Department has said that Babri Masjid was a centuries-old historical place of worship. After this Pakistan mentioned the incident of 6 December 1992. Pakistan has spread propaganda saying that India’s system discriminates against minorities. The government of Pakistan, where the historical and mythological heritage of Hindus is gathering dust, said that efforts are being made to erase the Muslim heritage in India under the ideology of Hindutva.

Foreign Ministry had also rejected Pakistan’s statement
The External Affairs Ministry on Wednesday rejected Pakistan’s criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flag hoisting at the peak of Ram temple in Ayodhya and said there is no moral basis for preaching to others about a neighboring country with a record of ‘bigotry’ and ‘repression’ towards minorities.

Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, ‘We have seen the alleged comments and completely reject them. This is a country whose record is tainted with bigotry, repression and institutional and policy abuses towards minorities. He said, ‘Pakistan has no moral basis to preach to others. Instead of giving hypocritical sermons, Pakistan should look inward and focus on its poor human rights record. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted the ‘Dharma Dhwaja’ on the peak of the Ram temple on the completion of the construction of the temple.

The comment from Pakistan regarding hoisting of the sacred saffron flag over the Ram temple in Ayodhya has once again increased the diplomatic tension between India and Pakistan. India not only rejected Pakistan’s objections, but also called them an example of double standards.

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal clearly said that Pakistan’s criticism is neither factual nor has any moral basis. He said that a country whose history is full of fanaticism, dictatorial mentality and oppression of minorities is not in a position to teach religious freedom to a democratic country like India. Jaiswal also reiterated that the flag hoisting in Ayodhya is related to the cultural and spiritual beliefs of India and the opinion of any outside country has no importance in this.

Why did Pakistan raise objection?

Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry in its statement had described the flag hoisted on the Ram Temple as an expression of Islamophobia. Pakistan said that this step reminds it of the events of 1992 and creates an environment of danger for religious minorities in India. Pakistan even said that international organizations should intervene in this issue.

India gave a befitting reply

India reacted sharply to this statement and said that Pakistan should pay attention to the deteriorating situation in its country before interfering in religious events in India. MEA said, incidents like pressure on religious minorities, forced conversions, attacks on temples and churches and human rights violations have been happening continuously in Pakistan. In such a situation, preaching about Pakistan is nothing more than hypocrisy.

importance of saffron flag

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the sacred saffron flag on the Ram temple during a special ceremony held in Ayodhya on November 25. This event symbolized the progress of temple construction, which was celebrated one year after the consecration. For millions of devotees, it was a cultural and spiritual moment which has no connection with Pakistan.

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Pakistan has been shocked after the installation of religious flag on the peak of Ram temple in Ayodhya. The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan, which has maintained silence on the exploitation, rape and murders of minorities in its country, has called it a threat to the minority and Muslim cultural heritage of India.

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry, as usual, once again lied, saying that this reflects a larger pattern of pressure on religious minorities in India and deliberate efforts to destroy Muslim cultural and religious heritage under the influence of Hindutva ideology.

Another lie of Pakistan
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has said that Pakistan has taken the construction of Ram Temple and flag hoisting at Babri Masjid in Ayodhya with concern and seriousness. Irrespective of the decision of the Supreme Court of India, Pakistan’s Foreign Department has said that Babri Masjid was a centuries-old historical place of worship. After this Pakistan mentioned the incident of 6 December 1992.

Pakistan has spread absurd propaganda saying that India’s system discriminates against minorities. The government of Pakistan, where the historical and mythological heritage of Hindus is gathering dust, said that efforts are being made to erase the Muslim heritage in India under the ideology of Hindutva.

Plight of Hindu temple
For your information, let us tell you that the religious heritage of Hindus like Sharda Peeth Temple located in Pakistan, 150 year old Jag Nath Temple of Karachi, Mohan Temple built in 1930 in Rawalpindi are on the verge of extinction. They are under the control of the local government and its people. Pakistan, which is not saying a word on all this, says that many mosques in India are under threat and are being destroyed.

UN was also dragged in
Pakistan has crossed the limits of shamelessness and appealed to the international community to pay attention to the alleged increasing Islamophobia, hate speech and attacks on the basis of hatred in India. Pakistan has appealed to the UN and other organizations to play their role in safeguarding the Islamic heritage in India and to provide active cooperation in safeguarding the religious and cultural heritage of all minorities.

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