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Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic candidate for NYC mayor, faces criticism and Islamophobic attacks from some South Asian voters, particularly Hindus, due to his policies and statements, highlighting religious and political tensions within the community amid a competitive race.
In Varanasi, India, a court ruling allowing Hindus to pray in the Gyanvapi Mosque, which is believed to have been built on the ruins of a 16th-century Hindu temple, has sparked tensions between Hindu and Muslim communities. The decision has deep political significance as it is the electoral constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and comes amid a heightened momentum among India’s Hindu supremacist movement. While some hail the ruling as a win for Hindus, others view it as a political move ahead of the upcoming general elections, raising concerns about potential communal unrest in the historically peaceful city.
The Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation in India plans to begin construction of a new mosque in Ayodhya in May, following a decades-long dispute over the site where a 16th century mosque was razed by Hindu zealots in 1992. The construction is expected to take three to four years, and the mosque will be named "Masjid Muhammed bin Abdullah." The project has faced delays in fundraising and design, but aims to promote harmony and end enmity between Hindu and Muslim communities in the region.
Excitement over the Ram Temple inauguration in Ayodhya is palpable but uneven in western UP, with some expressing euphoria and others voicing concerns about daily pressures such as unemployment and healthcare. While some see the temple as a place of worship and praise the improved law and order under the Modi government, others question the government's priorities and express anxiety, particularly among the Muslim population. The enthusiasm is tempered by caste, religion, and communal tensions, with differing perspectives on the significance of the temple and its impact on society.
The inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya by Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds significant historical and religious importance for Hindus, but has also been a source of tension between India's Hindu majority and Muslim minority. The temple's construction on a site previously occupied by a mosque destroyed in 1992 has fueled divisions and contributed to the rise of Hindu nationalism in the country.