Dignitaries from Across the Spectrum to Attend Ayodhya's Historic Event
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| Ram Temple Consecration Ceremony: Congress Leaders Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge Receive Invitations |
Lucknow: The much-anticipated consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, scheduled for January 22, has taken a bipartisan turn with invitations extended to prominent Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, along with former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Notable Figures to Grace the Occasion Alongside PM Modi and RSS Chief
PM along with Notable Celebrities Expected to Attend Event:
In a rare display of inclusivity, the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has invited leaders from various political backgrounds. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat will be joined by an impressive gathering of 7,000 dignitaries during the consecration ceremony. The trust has specifically invited 4,000 prominent Saints & Seers and 3,000 VVIPs.
A Star-Studded Affair: From Cricket to Bollywood and Business Tycoons
PM Modi Joined by Cricket Stars, Bollywood Icons, and Industrialists:
Among the 3,000 VVIPs invited, cricket enthusiasts will be delighted to hear that Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are on the guest list. Bollywood will be represented by the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, and industrial stalwarts such as Ratan Tata, Gautam Adani, and Mukesh Ambani will also be present. Notable spiritual figures like Yog Guru Baba Ramdeo and Sadguru will grace the event, alongside familiar faces from the television industry.
Rituals Commence on January 16, Invitations Extended to Opposition Leaders
Ram Temple Consecration Rituals to Take Place from January 16-22:
The ceremonial proceedings are set to commence on January 16 and culminate on January 22, marking a week-long celebration. The Trust, aiming for inclusivity, sent representatives to personally invite former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani and former Union Minister Murli Manohar Joshi. As the event draws near, the Trust is expected to extend invitations to additional leaders from opposition parties.
Uncertain Participation: Health Concerns for Former PM Manmohan Singh
Sonia Gandhi and Kharge's Attendance Uncertain; Manmohan Singh Unlikely to Attend:
While invitations have been extended to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, their attendance remains uncertain. A senior Congress leader in Uttar Pradesh has indicated that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is unlikely to attend due to health concerns.
The consecration ceremony of the Ram temple is poised to be a historic event, uniting leaders from different political ideologies and public figures from various fields, symbolizing a collective celebration of faith and culture.
