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Prior to the 2024 general election, the bjp government's construction of the Rama temple in ayodhya has become a major political issue. With the lok sabha elections to be held within four months, the opening of the ayodhya Rama temple on january 22 has become a political issue. Invitations for the opening ceremony have been sent to religious leaders and famous actors. But invitations to opposition leaders have stirred controversy. Speaking to reporters this morning, Maxist Communist party leader Brinda Karat said that the religious event would not be attended by politics.
"We respect religious beliefs ... but they combine religion with politics. It is not right to use religion as a political weapon," said Brinda Karat. Prior to the 2024 general election, the bjp government's construction of the Rama temple in ayodhya has become a major political issue. In this case, Union minister Meenakshi Leki, who responds to the comment of the Brinda Karath, said, "All invitations were sent.
Other opposition parties have also ignored the opening of the Rama Temple. congress senior leader Kapil Sibal has said, "Rama is in my heart. So, there is no need to attend the ceremony." maharashtra Deputy chief minister Devendra Fatnavis has strongly responded to this decision of the opposition. "Those who mocked the bjp ... If you have the courage, come to ayodhya, we are showing you the temple."
Congress lok sabha leader Adir Ranjan Chaudhry and former prime minister Manmohan Singh have also been invited. It is not known whether rahul gandhi was called.