Ram Mandir

Opposition welcome to Ram Temple, Cong declined invitation out of arrogance: VHP leader Alok Kumar

Expressing regret over the Congress’ decision to decline the invitation to the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) working president Alok Kumar stated on Thursday that the move was perceived as an act of arrogance. Kumar, speaking at an event for the release of the book ‘Rom Rom me Ram,’ emphasized that the doors of the Ram Temple are open to all, welcoming leaders like Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Akhilesh Yadav, and Sharad Pawar.

“We regret that the Congress declined the invitation out of arrogance,” Kumar remarked, adding that the Delhi CM has expressed his intention to visit the temple with his family later, and they are welcomed. He extended the invitation to other opposition leaders, stating that Akhilesh Yadav and Sharad Pawar are also welcome to visit the temple whenever they wish.

Also Read: India Anticipates 300 Million Air Passengers by 2030, Says Jyotiraditya Scindia

Responding to Rahul Gandhi’s assertion that the event has taken on an “election flavour,” Kumar explained that Gandhi did not confirm his visit during his Uttar Pradesh Yatra. He compared the consecration event on January 22 to Independence Day, emphasizing that it signifies the “end of a colonial mindset” and declaring that the completion of the Ram Temple marks the establishment of “Ram Rajya.”

The article highlighted that top Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, declined the invitation, citing concerns about the BJP politicizing the event for electoral gains and emphasizing religion as a “personal matter.” Rahul Gandhi defended the party’s decision, accusing the BJP of turning the ceremony into a “Narendra Modi and RSS-BJP function.”

Other political figures like Sitaram Yechury of the CPI(M), Mamata Banerjee of the TMC, Akhilesh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party, and Sharad Pawar of the NCP have also made decisions regarding their attendance or non-attendance at the ceremony.

The article noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and over 6,000 attendees are expected at the ceremony, with the temple trust extending invitations to seers from across the country and guests from foreign countries.

Naiteek Bhatt

Recent Posts

Hina Khan Hails 11 Years Of PM Modi’s Leadership; Highlights National Progress

As the nation marks 11 years under PM Modi's leadership, actress Hina Khan shares her…

1 hour ago

Subhash Ghai Hails PM Modi’s Transformative Vision For India

Subhash Ghai has praised PM Narendra Modi’s leadership for catalysing India’s growth and changing the…

2 hours ago

India & Central Asia Boost Rare Earth Cooperation At Delhi Meet

India and five Central Asian nations have agreed to deepen cooperation on rare earths and…

2 hours ago

PM Modi’s Beej Se Bazaar Tak Vision Reshapes Indian Agriculture

Prime Minister Modi has redefined Indian agriculture with the ‘Beej Se Bazaar Tak’ vision, transforming…

3 hours ago

EV Sales Cross 4% Mark In May; Signalling Steady Shift To Green Mobility

EV sales topped 4% of passenger vehicle retail in May 2025, signalling growing demand for…

3 hours ago

Self-Reliant Defence Industry Marks India’s Strategic Security Ascent

One year into Modi 3.0, reforms have reduced poverty, strengthened defence, and accelerated the digital…

3 hours ago