"From Babri Mosque to Ram Temple: India's Historic Ayodhya Transformation"
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Ram Mandir temple in Ayodhya, marking the end of a four-decade campaign by Hindu far-right groups. The temple is built on the site where the Babri Mosque stood until it was demolished by Hindu mobs in 1992, sparking nationwide Hindu-Muslim riots. The inauguration is seen as a symbol of religious triumphalism, polarizing India's politics and benefiting the governing Bharatiya Janata Party. The temple's construction has been a source of dispute and legal battles for decades, culminating in its consecration in 2024.
