AYODHYA LAND COMPENSATION
Ayodhya land prices soar as circle rates hiked up to 200 per cent
Ayodhya's circle rates have surged by 30% to 200% after eight years, especially near the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, where rates soared over 150%. The revised rates, effective Monday, aim to curb unaccounted transactions and benefit landowners through enhanced property valuations. These changes reflect increased demand and infrastructure development in the region.
Rahul Gandhi takes battle against Modi to Gujarat
Rahul Gandhi, after challenging BJP, visited Ahmedabad to meet party workers and victims' families. He launched a severe attack on Modi and BJP. He highlighted BJP's defeat in Ayodhya and accused Modi of avoiding a contest there due to predicted defeat. Gandhi vowed to defeat BJP in Gujarat, claiming BJP attacked the Congress office in Ahmedabad. He criticised BJP's leadership, contrasting it with the openness within Congress.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath slams Rahul Gandhi over 'not Hindus' remark
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath demanded an apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly hurting Hindus and the "soul of Mother India." Adityanath criticised Gandhi for defaming UP and Ayodhya, calling his statements shameful and condemnable. Gandhi defended his remarks during a fiery speech in Parliament, emphasizing that Hinduism is not about spreading fear and hatred.
Minorities make country proud, they are patriots, but BJP spreads hatred against them: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spreading violence and hatred against minorities, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians. In his maiden speech as LoP, Gandhi alleged that the BJP was spreading fear among every section of society and that small and medium businesses, which are the backbone of India's employment, have been blown away by a flawed GST and demonetisation.
Why Hindu liberals and Muslims are divided on poll verdict
While liberals are interpreting the result as a rejection of Hindutva politics, Muslims believe nothing will change under the new government
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Ayodhya's electoral crossroads: BJP's temple run faces challenges
The BJP's bid for a third consecutive term at the Centre is centered around the recently inaugurated Ram temple in Ayodhya. While optimism abounds, there's also uncertainty until the results are in. Local businesses see opportunities, but concerns arise among rural voters about potential displacement due to development projects. The renaming of Faizabad to Ayodhya sparks debate among residents.

Meet the Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj who chiselled the 'Ram Lalla' idol
The idol of Ram Lalla was unveiled at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya by Musuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj. The idol, made from a three-billion-year-old rock known as 'Krishna Shile', was adorning the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple. Yogiraj, a fifth-generation sculptor, expressed his excitement and mentioned his previous works, including the idol of Adi Shankaracharya and the statue of Subhas Chandra Bose. He learned sculpting from his father and his family watched the ceremony live on TV.

Ram Mandir Inauguration: These states have declared Jan 22 as 'dry day'; check full list here
Ram Mandir Inauguration: Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Haryana and Uttarakhand have declared January 22 as a dry day in anticipation of the grand Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony. Liquor shops will remain closed on that day in these states. The Excise Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh has directed the closure of all liquor shops in the state. BJP leaders in Jharkhand and Delhi have also demanded a ban on the sale of liquor on January 22. The Delhi government has not yet made a decision regarding this demand.

Ram temple to open in January next year, infra works expedited in Ayodhya
The Uttar Pradesh government has expedited infrastructure works in Ayodhya, including expansion of its airport and railway station, as the city prepares for the opening of the Ram temple in January next year, according to a statement. Work is also in progress on the Ram Path, a 13-km road from Sahadatganj to Naya Ghat, it said.

A new Ayodhya will take shape in coming days: UP Chief Secretary Durga Shankar Mishra
He specifically asked for setting up benches for the devotees on Panchkoshi Marg, Chaudah Kosi Marg routes and asked for special efforts to ensure that there is no encroachment on the roads.

Traders, locals protest 'low' compensation for demolition in Ayodhya
Demolition of shops and houses on the Ram Path that leads to the under-construction temple, along a route which is lined with shops which have been operating there for decades, has kicked off a row as some traders are protesting about not being given adequate compensation or being given shops away from the prime location that they occupied.

Convene special session of assembly to discuss OBC reservation in urban local body polls: Akhilesh to UP govt
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to convene a special session of the assembly to discuss the issue of reservation for OBCs in urban local body polls.

Land on which Taj Mahal was built originally belonged to Jaipur ruler Jai Singh: BJP MP Diya Kumari
She said that she has not studied the records and can reach a conclusion only after examining them. "What I am saying is on behalf of what I have learnt and heard. I have not studied the records. We can provide the records to the court if necessary. Only after examining the records, we can reach a conclusion," Kumari said.

SP picks nominee for Ayodhya polls, other parties ponder over candidates
The BJP, BSP and Congress are yet to come out with the names of their candidates but people here see the poll as a direct fight between the SP and the BJP.

Ayodhya mosque against Waqf Act, illegal under Shariyat law: AIMPLB's Zafaryab Jilani
Another executive member of AIMPLB SQR Ilyas said, "We have rejected the proposal to accept land for the mosque at any other place. We lost the title suit and so we don't need a land for a mosque."

Akhilesh alleges irregularities in Bihar polls
Yadav claimed that with only 14,000 more votes, the opposition alliance would have emerged as victorious in Bihar.

Ayodhya verdict: Balancing while condemning the 1992 demolition
The balancing done by the Supreme Court needs to be seen in the backdrop of the already enacted Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.

Ram temple’s construction at Ayodhya may begin on Ram Navami
Start of the Ram temple’s construction at Ayodhya may be marked by a special event on Ram Navami, which falls on April 2 next year. Ram Navami is Lord Ram’s birthday. The temple could take two-three years to complete, government sources told ET.

Does Mughal ‘farman’ hold key to Ayodhya land row?
A Hindu party cited Mughal emperor Shahjahan’s 400-year-old ‘farmans’ to argue that Babri Masjid could never be regarded as a mosque under Islamic law.

Supreme Court to pass order Friday on whether to refer Ayodhya land dispute for mediation
A five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi on Wednesday had reserved the order after hearing various contesting parties.

Government’s move on Ram Mandir: VHP backs, Nirmohi Akhara disapproves
Nirmohi Akhara, among the main plaintiffs in the case before the SC, disapproved of the Centre’s move, arguing it could lead to communal disharmony.

Recent verdicts make SC supreme champion of individuals
In a string of recent verdicts, the SC has advanced individual liberty, dignity as well as gender equality.

SC to decide if 1994 ruling, which impacts Ayodhya case, should go to larger bench
If it does it will take the title suit hearing much beyond 2019 general elections

Maulana Salman Hussaini Nadwi: How can AIMPLB sack me when I had already quit?
Nadwi says the dispute over the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya has been stretching for years and calls for an amicable settlement in the interest of peace.

Subramanian Swamy: Taj Mahal sits on stolen property
“The documents also suggest that there was a temple on the property. But it is still not clear whether Taj Mahal was built after the demolition of a temple,” asserted Swamy.

BJP's stand on Ram Temple, Article 370 unchanged: Narendra Singh Tomar
He said, "BJP is committed to construction of Ram Temple at Ayodhya but the matter is pending in the court. BJP will welcome the court's verdict."

Rahul Gandhi misleading people: BJP on food park issue
Hitting back at Rahul Gandhi for accusing the Modi government of engaging in "politics of revenge" over the cancelling of a mega food park in Amethi, BJP MP Anurag Thakur said Rahul was "misleading" the people.
BJP to have no alliance with BSP & SP in UP assembly polls
The forthcoming UP elections loomed large on BJP national executive meet in Lucknow with the party declaring to keep away from BSP in future.
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