(Video) Rajya Sabha TV (RSTV) The Big Picture: Ram Temple: History & Significance

Topic: Ram Temple: History & Significance

Guest:

J. Sai Deepak, (Advocate, Supreme Court)
Ashok Tandon, (Senior Journalist)
Rajiv Malhotra, (Author & Researcher)

Topic Description:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the first brick of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya at 12:44pm, as per the 'muhurat' for 'bhoomi pujan'. He was seen performing the 'pooja' at 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi' along with UP governor Anandiben Patel and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. After the ceremony, PM Modi in his address said, "Like August 15, today's day holds a similar significance for crores of people who devoted their lives for the cause of the Ram temple. The 'mandir' will mark a decisive change in the economy of Ayodhya." He termed August 5 a 'golden day' and added that Ram Janmabhoomi stands 'liberated' today. CM Yogi Adityanath said that the temple construction is a moment to "showcase new India to the world, which does not discriminate on basis of caste and creed".