Omar Abdullah

Abdullah expressed concern, stating, “I believe that the two main allies of the NDA should look over their shoulder at very regular intervals. I think it will not be long before Operation Lotus starts again. The BJP will try to cobble up the numbers independent of Chandra Nabu (Naidu) sahab and Nitish Kumar sahab, so that they will not be dependent on these people.

Addressing a public meeting in Gorakhpur, Adityanath attacked the Congress for calling the construction of the Ram temple a wrong message to the world and the SP for calling the temple inconsequential. He reminded the people about the contributions of the Ram devotees, mentioning the international airport named after Maharishi Valmiki and other tributes in Ayodhya and Prayagraj.

Singh said Lord Ram is the central figure in their faith, and the fulfillment of the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is proof of it. He drew parallels from the Ramayan, saying the root cause of the crisis was the lack of a sense of duty, as evident from the crisis caused by Kaikeyi's acts. He said duty is above rights.

Shah attacked the Congress party for delaying the Ram temple issue for the past 70 years. He reiterated Prime Minister Modi's efforts in solving the legal issues of the Ram Janmabhoomi and commencing the construction of the temple, citing the significance of the foundation-laying ceremony in January.

Prime Minister Modi visited Ayodhya for the auspicious Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Mandir on January 22.

Blaming the Congress for the prolonged delay, PM Modi asserted that the party continuously obstructed efforts towards the temple's construction. He emphasized the endurance and struggle endured by ancestors over 500 years for the realization of the Ram Mandir, stating that such a significant decision should have been made immediately after Independence. He stressed the necessity of resolute determination, symbolized by the phrase 'chhappan inch ka seena', underscoring the power derived from individual votes.

In a poignant message shared on social media, PM Modi emphasized the significance of this milestone, bridging centuries of devotion with a newfound sense of hope and progress. He expressed gratitude to the countless individuals who dedicated their lives to this sacred cause, underscoring the anticipation that millions of Indians harbored for this day.

During a press briefing, Mehbooba Mufti, the President of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declared that her party would contest in three Lok Sabha seats within the Valley. She cited the NC's decision to field candidates for three Lok Sabha seats in the Valley without consulting the PDP as the reason behind their decision.

Macron, who is the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations in Delhi, explored Jaipur's landmarks, including the Amber Palace, Jantar Mantar observatory, and Hawa Mahal, on a carefully curated tour.

In his post, Modi emphasized the momentous occasion in Ayodhya and called for a collective effort to go beyond the construction of the grand temple.