Ram Mandir bhumi pujan: Owaisi mourns 'death of secularism', slams PM Modi's Ayodhya visit

As PM Modi called upcoming Ram Mandir temple a 'symbol of India', AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, on Wednesday said that Prime Minister had endorsed majoritarianism, while addressing a press conference. Terming today as 'death of secularism', Owaisi said that he felt emotional as re stood a mosque at Ram Janmabhoomi site - thirty years ago, accusing BJP of demolishing it. Lashing out at Congress which has welcomed Ram Mandir, he said all 'secular parties lay exposed'.

Owaisi: 'Today majoritarianism has won'

Questioning RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's presence in Ayodhya, he asked, "What was RSS chief doing re? He saying that today will mark beginning of a New India. What's his idea of a new India? By imposing Hindutva?" Owaisi had opposed Supreme Court ruling on Ayodhya dispute saying that 'Supreme Court was Supreme but t infallible'.

BJP slams Owaisi's 'constant politicisation' over Mandir as he opposes PM's Ayodhya visit

Owaisi to PM Modi: 'Don't attend in professional capacity' 

Earlier on July 28, Owaisi said that PM Modi must avoid attending event in a professional capacity as he was head of a secular nation. He said that event must t be telecasted and if PM Modi attended as Prime Minister of India. While he ceded that PM had freedom to practise any religion, his presence will send mess that he supported one faith.

Supreme, t infallible: Owaisi unhappy with SC's Ayodhya verdict

PM Modi: 'Deviation from Ram has lead us to destruction'

After performing 'Bhumi Pujan' for long-cherished Ram Mandir, PM Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, addressed garing highlighting 'Ram Mandir dream' fought for centuries. He said that similar to Independence struggle Ram Mandir struggle was efforts of many generations. Calling Mandir - a change of Ayodhya, he said that today's ceremony will be a  'symbol of resolution of crores of people'.

Talking about efforts to destroy Lord Ram's identity, he affirmed Lord Ram was within every person. He said, "Ram is embedded inside us,  mixed in our blood. Many buildings were destroyed, what was t done? Many efforts were made to erase his existence. But still, Ram is with us. This Ram Mandir will be latest symbol of our culture and a symbol of our faith and national feeling. It will be a symbol of resolution of crores of people". 

Ram Mandir Bhumi Pujan LIVE Update: PM hails efforts for temple, calls it gift of truth

PM Modi lays foundation stone

Fulfilling three-decade-long Ram Janmabhoomi movement, PM Narendra Modi performed Bhumi Pujan ceremony at Lord Ram's birthplace in Ayodhya, placing a mettalic plaque at base of temple site. ceremony was done in presence of 135 saints, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, UP Goverr Anandiben Patel, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, and or eminent dignitaries. PM visited Hanumangarhi prior to ceremony, planted a 'Parijat sapling' and n addressed venue before leaving for Delhi. temple which will be constructed will consist of two floors comprising of Sompura Marbles - spanning 161ft in length, 140ft in width, and 128 ft in height, having of 5 domes. trust has estimated that construction of temple will be completed in 3-3.5 years i.e by 2023.

PM Modi warns 'Deviation from Ram has led to destruction' at Ram Mandir Bhumi Pujan