Posted 1/13/2024, 12:18:03 AM
Congress Leaders Decline Invite to Ram Mandir Ceremony, Sparking Criticism from BJP
- Congress leaders including Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Chidambaram declined invite to Ram Mandir ceremony, calling it a "BJP-RSS" event
- Kharge said the decision wasn't intended to hurt anyone's sentiments or religion
- BJP has been targeting Congress over the snub, accusing it of denying India's identity and soul
- Congress questioned the timing of the ceremony close to Lok Sabha elections and whether rituals are properly being followed
- Prime Minister Modi will preside over the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony on January 22 as Ayodhya prepares for devotees