Tensions flared in Ayodhya after unverified reports emerged of individuals attempting to conduct namaz prayers inside the sacred Ram Temple premises. BJP heavyweights wasted no time in denouncing the episode, calling it a ‘chilling reminder of forces hell-bent on disrupting communal harmony.’
Built on the historic site where Lord Ram was believed to have been born, the temple represents a triumph of faith and justice following the landmark Ayodhya verdict. The attempted prayer ritual, captured in social media videos that have since gone viral, showed a handful of people laying out prayer mats near the temple’s outer areas before being dispersed.
Reacting sharply, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey tweeted, ‘This brazen attempt to offer namaz in Ram Mandir is nothing short of an insult to our sanatan dharma. Strictest punishment must follow!’ His post garnered thousands of likes and shares, reflecting the public’s pulse on the matter.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s office issued a statement affirming zero tolerance for such provocations. ‘The Ram Temple is exclusively for Ram bhakts. Any violation will invite severe consequences,’ it read, signaling a firm administrative stance.
Political analysts note that this comes against the backdrop of recent efforts to bolster security around the temple trust’s jurisdiction. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has ramped up surveillance, including AI-enabled cameras, to monitor activities 24/7.
Opposition voices have remained muted so far, with some calling for a thorough probe before jumping to conclusions. However, BJP leaders argue that the intent was malicious, drawing parallels to past incidents of religious site encroachments.
As FIRs are filed and CCTV footage reviewed, Ayodhya’s administration is on high alert. The episode has reignited debates on religious policing in multi-faith India, with BJP positioning itself as the unwavering guardian of Hindu traditions. With festivals approaching, all eyes are on how authorities restore calm and prevent escalation.
