India Is Unveiling Its Controversial Temple of Ram. Here’s What to Know
A decades-long flashpoint in India’s sectarian politics reached a climax on Monday with the inauguration of a vast Hindu temple on a contested holy site that was once home to a mosque.
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01:05 He's not interested in a [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]..
01:07 He's more interested in people loving each other.
01:11 So the differences that got created
01:15 is, I would say, more from some of the people who
01:19 are doing it for their personal interest.
01:21 But individually, I don't think anybody
01:23 wants to create that difference.
01:25 I think slowly and steadily, since we're
01:27 calling it the Ram Rajya, it's the beginning of Ram Rajya.
01:30 I think it's a good opportunity to view it
01:33 as a way of making peace.
01:36 And I think the temple will have a very calming effect.
01:40 So people from all communities can go there, feel the peace.
01:44 I think it'll improve the situation.