A few Shiv Sainiks such as Satish Pradhan were known to be in Ayodhya, but the party at the time was almost entirely focused on Maharashtra – or rather, Mumbai — issues.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/babri-demolition-bjp-shiv-sena-uddhav-thackeray-eknath-shinde-bjp-maharashtra-8553054/

And roughly around 50 of these volunteers that were going to Ayodhya were killed.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/12/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-pratap-bhanu-mehta.html

Another crucial idea, the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, is planned for January of next year.

Source: https://www.siasat.com/bjp-is-confident-of-retaining-power-in-hindi-belt-opposition-fails-to-challenge-it-effectively-2932630/

At a time when the construction of a Ram temple is going ahead at full steam in Ayodhya, and infrastructure projects worth Rs 30,000 crore are in development, the BJP appears cautious in the temple town ahead of the May 11 civic polls.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/ram-temple-work-on-ayodhya-civic-polls-a-prestige-battle-for-cautious-bjp-8601092/

Ayodhya Ram Tample Opening: Local authorities are gearing up for the anticipated surge in visitors for the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Mandir, stepping up security measures.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/ayodhyas-ram-temple-opening-why-ram-mandir-official-wants-pilgrims-to-skip-jan-22-event-in-ayodhya-4689027

Ayodhya: The ground floor of the Ram temple is almost ready, the trust shared the latest pictures, see here…

Source: https://www.weeklyblitz.net/news/ayodhya-the-ground-floor-of-the-ram-temple-is-almost-ready-the-trust-shared-the-latest-pictures-see-here/

Due to the government's ideology, we saw the construction of grand Ramlala's temple in Ayodhya after 500 years of struggle”, he further added.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/mp-behind-bjps-strength-there-is-the-strength-of-its-ideology-says-vijayvargiya-at-party-dialogue-meeting-in-dhar

During the last 24 hours, day temperature in Lucknow, Bareilly, Ayodhya, Moradabad, Meerut, Jhansi, Agra and Kanpur remained below normal.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/cold-wave-shock-in-uttar-pradesh-continues-death-toll-due-to-heart-attack-brain-stroke-tops-100

He said, “We all are seeing the new Ayodhya being built.

Source: https://www.centralchronicle.com/influx-of-tourists-will-increase-by-10-times-after-inauguration-of-ram-temple-yogi/

Ignoring all these issues, the government of the state went to Ayodhya.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/sanjay-raut-maharashtra-government-ayodhya-visit-farmers-8546648/

In a few weeks, we shall be inaugurating a new temple at Ayodhya to Lord Ram, a king who, in our collective consciousness, exemplifies the values of good governance — truth, righteousness, respect for people’s voice and collaborative endeavour.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/good-governance-day-atal-bihari-vajpayee-birth-anniversary-sardar-vallabh-bhai-patel-9081489/

"I will visit Ayodhya on April 9 with my party ministers, MLAs, MPs and other functionaries.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/eknath-shinde-to-visit-ayodhya-on-april-9-perform-aarti-at-saryu-river-3914819

Meanwhile, celebrations in Ayodhya for the grand opening of the Ram temple will begin in December and end with the installation of the Ram Lalla idol at the sanctum sanctorum of the temple on Makar Sankranti in January 2024.

Source: https://indiatribune.com/statue-of-jain-king-bharata-to-come-up-in-ayodhya/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=statue-of-jain-king-bharata-to-come-up-in-ayodhya

Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar on Saturday slammed the “publicity” around the Ayodhya visit of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and also ridiculed relentless media updates on the latter’s programme there.

Source: https://www.siasat.com/maharashtra-ncp-mocks-publicity-around-cm-shindes-ayodhya-visit-2564159/

Number 22550 Vande Bharat Express will leave Lucknow at 07:15 pm and reach Ayodhya at 09:13 pm, reach Basti at 10:30 am and reach Gorakhpur at 11:25 pm.

Source: https://www.weeklyblitz.net/news/vande-bharat-train-will-run-from-gorakhpur-to-lucknow-from-july-9-know-full-details-here/

One moment that specially stands out in his long political career is when he stopped BJP stalwart LK Advani’s ‘rath yatra’, which was moving from Somnath in Gujarat to Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, in its tracks.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-politics/lalu-prasads-stopped-advanis-rath-yatra-in-1990-8657302/

On Friday December 15, 2023, Chairman of the Ayodhya Mosque Development Committee and Maharashtra BJP leader Haji Arfat Shaikh, said the foundation stone of the mosque will be laid in the next year without confirming the exact date.

Source: https://ummid.com/news/2023/december/16-12-2023/plan-to-invite-imam-e-haram-al-sudais-for-ayodhya-mosque-opening.html

Pointing to the scope of expanding the terminal at the newly constructed airport sometime in the future, the Airport Authority Chairman said, "Now Ayodhya will be accessible by air also.

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/pm-modi-inaugurates-maharishi-valmiki-international-airport-in-ayodhya/article67689858.ece

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off 6 Vande Bharat trains, 2 Amrit Bharat trains, and inaugurated the redeveloped Ayodhya Dham railway station on December 30.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/pm-flags-off-vande-bharat-express-between-mangaluru-and-goa-madgaon/article67689837.ece

Prominent Mutts and temples of Ayodhya will also welcome the Prime Minister.

Source: https://www.siasat.com/pm-modi-to-be-accorded-grand-welcome-in-ayodhya-on-dec-30-2942362/