ALBAWABA- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a highly contentious Hindu temple, Ayodhya Ram temple, marking what he calls a 'new era' for the country.
The temple's construction site has been a longstanding flashpoint, situated where a mosque stood for centuries before being demolished in 1992 by Hindu extremists.
The Babri Mosque, which stood for generations, was torn down on December 6, 1992, leading to one of the deadliest episodes of communal violence in India's recent history.
Over 2000 people, predominantly Muslims, lost their lives in the aftermath of the destruction of the mosque in Ayodhya.
Notably, Narendra Modi served as the state prime minister of Uttar Pradesh during these tumultuous times.
Modi's recent inauguration of the Hindu temple underscores the enduring controversies surrounding the site, symbolizing a significant shift in India's trajectory.
The event reignites discussions about religious tensions and the repercussions of historical events, prompting reflections on the broader implications for communal harmony in the multi-ethnic Indian sub-continent.
