Chennai: In response to the invitation extended to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the 'Pran Pratishtha' (consecration) ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, DMK leader TKS Elangovan questioned the historical significance of Lord Ram's birth. Elangovan stated that Ram's birth is a part of mythology and not historical fact, while accusing the BJP of replacing history with mythology for political gains.

Elangovan expressed his concern, saying, "What can I say? They have demolished history and replaced it with mythology. Any country should be proud of its history, it should know the history. Ram's birth is mythology, it is a story from Ramayana. It is literature. They want to replace history with mythology. That is what the BJP is trying to do." He went on to emphasize, "With these people in power, what can we expect? He (PM Narendra Modi) wants to make use of it as a political tool. He is not interested in Ram. BJP does not consider Ram as an important thing but their political gain becomes important so they are making use of Ram for their political gains."

The remarks by TKS Elangovan echo earlier statements made by Udayanidhi Stalin, the Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development of Tamil Nadu, who had compared Hinduism to diseases like dengue and malaria and called for its abolition. These comments have further stirred the debate surrounding religious and political issues in the country.

On October 25, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the inauguration of the Ram Mandir. PM Modi expressed his gratitude and excitement for witnessing the historic occasion, confirming his presence at the event.

The consecration of the Lord Shri Ramlala Sarkar Vigraha at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya will be performed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22, 2024, marking the official opening of the grand Ram Mandir. The construction of the temple is progressing rapidly, and the upcoming inauguration will allow devotees from around the world to visit and seek blessings at the temple.

Mamata Banerjee Defends Minister Amid ED Raids, Silence Surrounds Mahua Moitra's Ethics Probe

Uddhav Thackeray Urges PM Modi to Meet Fasting Maratha Quota Activist and Resolve Reservation Issue

Security Forces Display Exceptional Valor, Eliminating Five Terrorists in Kupwara Operation