Religion, politics collide as new temple opens in northern India

Описание: The long-anticipated Hindu temple in the holy city of Ayodhya, a site that many Hindus believe to be the birthplace of Lord Ram, is only half-finished — and being built where a 16th-century mosque once stood. Archaeological findings have suggested that a Hindu temple existed at the location before the Babri Masjid, the 16th-century mosque that was demolished in 1992. After years of legal proceedings, India's Supreme Court awarded the land to Hindu groups in 2019, leading to the construction of the temple, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is a move seen by some analysts and critics as a ploy by his Hindu nationalist party to galvanize voters ahead of spring's national election.

Clarification: This description has been revised to provide additional historical context.

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