Published 16:49 IST, August 4th 2020

Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan: Gehlot asks PM Modi to send a message against untouchability

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot opined that PM Modi should use the occasion of the Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan to ask people to end the stigma of untouchability.

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On Tuesday, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot me an important suggestion to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahe of Bhoomi Pujan of Ram Mandir. Urging PM to show cour, Gehlot opined that former should ask people to resolve for eliminating stigma of untouchability. He stressed that all sections of society needed to be treated on par without any discrimination. According to Rajasthan CM, such an initiative by PM Modi would help fulfill ideals of Lord Ram. 

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Congress leers back Ram Mandir construction

On July 31, Kamal Nath remarked, "I welcome construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. people of country were waiting for this in anticipation. construction of Ram Mandir is taking place with consent of every Indian. This is possible only in India". Meanwhile, Nath anunced that state Congress unit would send 11 silver bricks to Ayodhya. He ded that bricks were brought with donations from Congress members. While welcoming construction of Ram Mandir, Congress RS MP Digvijaya Singh revealed that this was desire of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi as well. 

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135 saints invited for Bhoomi Pujan

Prime Minister me anuncement pertaining to formation of Ram temple trust on floor of Lok Sabha on February 5. This move came nearly three months after SC ruling on  Ayodhya land dispute. While Mahant Nritya Gopal Das was elected as president of trust, Nripendra Misra - former Principal Secretary to PM Modi was chosen to he Ram temple construction committee. 

Out of 175 eminent guests invited for Bhoomi Pujan of Ram Mandir, 135 saints belonging to 135 spiritual tritions will be present. Some eminent citizens of Ayodhya have also been invited to ceremony. sacred soil from over 2000 holy places and water from more than 100 rivers has been brought for Bhoomi Pujan. PM Modi, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Ram Mandir trust chief Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, UP CM Yogi ityanath and UP Goverr Anandiben Patel shall be present on st. 

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16:49 IST, August 4th 2020