The Sri Ram Janmbhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust has strongly refuted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegations that President Droupadi Murmu was not invited to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya due to her tribal origin. Champat Rai, general secretary of the trust, emphasized that the claims made by the Wayanad MP were “absolutely false, baseless, and misleading.”

Clarification and Details of the Ceremony

The controversy arose from a statement Rahul Gandhi made at a meeting in Gujarat, suggesting that the President was excluded from the January event for being tribal. However, Rai countered these statements by affirming that both President Murmu and former President Ram Nath Kovind were indeed invited to the ceremony. He detailed that the event was a confluence of diverse social backgrounds, including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and economically disadvantaged groups.

Participation and Inclusivity at the Event

Further highlighting the inclusivity of the ceremony, Rai noted that many attendees, including those from underprivileged communities, participated actively in the rituals. The event itself, held on January 22, was marked by the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and saw contributions from various religious and spiritual leaders across the nation.

Upcoming Visit of President Murmu to Ayodhya

Adding to the temple trust’s response, it was announced that President Murmu is scheduled to visit Ayodhya shortly, where she will engage in several religious activities, including the darshan of Ram Lalla and the performance of Saryu Pujan and Aarti. This visit is seen as a reaffirmation of her esteemed role and the respect accorded to her by the religious community.

The allegations and their subsequent denial by the temple trust have stirred significant public and media discourse, reflecting the delicate interplay between politics and religion in India. Experts suggest that such controversies could influence public perceptions and impact broader societal harmony, especially in the context of India’s deep-seated ethnic and cultural diversities.

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