Why India's Ram Temple Is So Controversial.

The inauguration of a temple dedicated to Lord Ram in Ayodhya, India has sparked controversy. The temple was built on the site where a mosque once stood before it was destroyed by a Hindu mob in 1992. While Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sees it as a new era, others view it as a Hindu-nationalist spectacle. The event has been seen as a painful reminder for India's Muslim minority and has raised concerns about the treatment of Indian Muslims. The temple inauguration is also seen as the unofficial launch of Modi's re-election campaign. [Extracted from the article]

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